Ur Jaddou, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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DHS Releases Recommendations to Address Online Child Exploitation
Secretary Mayorkas calls keeping children safe “one of our most fundamental responsibilities. The DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) recently issued six key recommendations to support the department’s…
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Border Security
Immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied asylum. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that will restrict some access to illegal immigrants…
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DHS Adds 26 Chinese Textile Companies to Forced Labor List
Those listed are prohibited from exporting goods into the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 26 textile companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor…
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Intelligence Director Testifies to Growing Threats to U.S. Elections
DHS also assessed the challenges that AI poses to this year’s elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines recently testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that the number…
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FBI and DHS Warn that Foreign Terrorists Could Target Pride Events
The agencies say ISIS sympathizers may take advantage of “heightened threat environment.“ The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a public service…
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DHS Opens Applications for Terrorism Prevention Development
DHS secretary announces grants available to projects from local governments, nonprofits, and universities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened applications for its Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention…
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DHS Launches National Campaign Against Online Child Exploitation
The initiative unites public and private sectors to educate, empower, and support communities against rising threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced Know2Protect, a nationwide campaign bringing…
Read MoreDHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
Secretary Mayorkas announces 18-month extension amid ongoing conflict. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia—effective from…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against DHS Secretary
Senate majority leader quickly moved to dismiss charges. The Senate dismissed the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday in a party-line vote.…
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