Homeland Security authorizes other expenditures. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that they will use border security funding allocated by Congress to close wall gaps and pay for…
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Administration Ends Plans for Payments to Migrant Families
Negotiations over a settlement have ceased. President Biden’s administration has suspended legal negotiations in which it had considered paying $450,000 to each adult and child separated at the southern…
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CISA Offers ChemLock Security Program
No-cost program protects chemical facilities. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has implemented a no-cost program to enhance the protection of chemical facilities. The voluntary service…
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CISA Issues Directive for Government Cybersecurity
New directive addresses vulnerabilities and flaws. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued the first of its kind directive ordering federal agencies to fix…
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White House Plans Anti-Suicide by Gun Initiative
The plan will involve public awareness campaigns. President Biden’s administration is putting forth a new initiative to reduce suicides by gun and counter the significant increases in suicides…
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DHS Secretary Seeking End to “Remain in Mexico” Policy
Concerns stem from the treatment of migrants south of the border. In 2019, the previous administration created a policy that required asylum seekers to “Remain in Mexico” while…
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DHS Again Rescinding Remain in Mexico Policy
The administration openly challenging the court ruling. In August, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an order keeping the ”Remain in Mexico” policy in place, despite efforts of President Biden’s administration…
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TSA Doubles Fines for Unmasked Travelers
Mask mandate for air travel extended to January. The White House announced that the Transportation Security Administration will be doubling its fines for travelers who refuse to wear…
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Immigration Arrests Drop to Ten Year Low
32,000 fewer deportations in fiscal year 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced this week the total number of immigration arrests within the last year. About 72,000…
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Massive Migrant Caravan Heads Toward Border
Remain in Mexico policy not yet reinstated. The largest and most organized caravan of mostly South Americans, Central Americans, and Haitians are on their way to the U.S.-Mexico…
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