Mayorkas Meets with TSA, CBP and Community Leaders on Miami Trip
Mayorkas also visited the site of the tragic Surfside condo building collapse to pay their respects to the nearly 100 victims lost in the June disaster. Keep Reading
Mayorkas: ‘We Are Not Going to Lose’ at Border Amid Record Migration
Audio leaked by someone in the Border Patrol had DHS secretary telling agents in Texas that "we can't continue like this, our people in the field can't continue and our system isn't built for it." Keep Reading
NTAS: More ‘Outbreaks of Violence’ Linked to 9/11, COVID, Disinformation May Strain Police
Extremists reaping guidance online including information on using IEDs and small arms in attacks. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Announces Most Successful Cybersecurity Hiring Initiative in DHS History
This hiring initiative, which exceeded its goal by almost 50 percent, is part of a 60-day Cybersecurity Workforce Sprint focused on building a more diverse cybersecurity workforce. Keep Reading
John Tien Sworn in as Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary
Tien was confirmed 60-34 in the United States Senate on June 17. He is the first Asian American to serve as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Discusses Expanded Partnerships in Spain
Secretary Mayorkas and Minister Grande-Marlaska explored opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Spain, to include joint efforts to manage migration, address root causes of irregular migration, and combat domestic violent extremism. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Defends CISA Budget as Cyber Attacks Keep Agency ‘Extraordinarily Busy’
Secretary tells lawmakers he's a "cheerleader" for CISA as Congress members worry whether funding is enough. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Meets with Officials, DHS Employees in Mexico
Secretaries Mayorkas and Ebrard discussed ways to facilitate legitimate trade and travel, including how to safely ease current pandemic-related restrictions on travel across our shared land border. Keep Reading
DHS Budget: Mayorkas Stresses Importance of Right Resources to Fight ‘Dynamic’ Domestic Terrorism
Request includes $131 million "to support diverse, innovative, and community-driven methods to prevent domestic terrorism while respecting civil rights and liberties," and supporting "critical research on the root causes of radicalization and enhanced community outreach." Keep Reading
ICE to Close Two Detention Centers
These actions come following the secretary’s ongoing discussions with the ICE leadership and workforce, subject matter experts, and a review of DHS reports, government accountability reports, and numerous non-governmental reports. Keep Reading
Cybersecurity Executive Order Includes New Contractor Requirements, FedRAMP Overhaul
Officials "worked hard to find best way to set aggressive and achievable efforts" including using "the power of federal procurement." Keep Reading
Mayorkas Urges Small Businesses to Protect Themselves Against Ransomware
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas urged small businesses to proactively guard against the growing threat of ransomware during a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Keep Reading
Borders Not ‘Solely Lines’ That Divide But a ‘Point of Connection,’ Mayorkas Says
The goal of "collective security," the secretary said, acknowledges that "we need one another" and "our security and economic success are both inextricably linked to that of our friend and partner countries in the Americas." Keep Reading
Mayorkas Announces Internal Domestic Violent Extremism Review at DHS
A cross-Departmental working group composed of senior officials will immediately begin a comprehensive review of how to best prevent, detect, and respond to threats related to domestic violent extremism within DHS. Keep Reading
DHS Announces Rescission of Civil Penalties for Failure-to-Depart
Although ICE has had the authority to assess financial penalties to individuals for failing to depart for more than 20 years, the agency did not initiate enforcement of these penalties until 2018. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Announces New DHS Commitments to Address the Climate Crisis at Leaders Summit on Climate
Mayorkas announced the launch of the DHS Climate Change Action Group, a coordinating body composed of the Department’s senior leadership that will drive urgent action to address the climate crisis and will report directly to the Secretary. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Lets Go of Most of HSAC for ‘Orderly Transition to a New Model’ for Panel
Members fired included former acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan. Keep Reading
DHS Secretary Slams ‘Morally Reprehensible’ Smugglers After Girls Dropped Over Border Barrier
The sisters from Ecuador were dropped into the United States west of Mt. Cristo Rey in New Mexico and were spotted by CBP camera surveillance. Immediately after the girls landed on the ground, the smugglers fled the area, CBP said. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Lays Out Cybersecurity Plan for DHS: Industry Partners, CISA Strength, ‘Sprints’
The first sprint will focus on fight against ransomware, which DHS secretary said "now poses a national security threat." Keep Reading
‘Acute Threat’ from Domestic Extremists for Mass-Casualty and Gov-Targeted Attacks
IC warns of those "motivated by a range of ideologies and galvanized by recent political and societal events." Keep Reading