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Biden Administration Makes 2nd Attempt to End Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Migrant Policy Despite Border Surge

The Biden administration announced Friday its second attempt to end the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" migrant policy.

Over 1.7 Million Migrants Arrested at U.S.-Mexico Border in Fiscal Year 2021 | Ex-DHS, CBP Officials Slam Pres. Joe Biden

Oct 23, 2021 02:26 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Over 1.7 million migrants have been apprehended along the southern border in the past 12 months, according to a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data.

DHS to Reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' Policy in November

Oct 15, 2021 08:51 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is ready to reinstate the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy by mid-November after a Supreme Court upheld the immigration policy in response to a lawsuit from Texas and Missouri.

DHS Secretary ALejandro Mayorkas on Senate Subcommitee

DHS Chief Instructs to Halt Workplace Raids That Arrest Undocumented Immigrants

Oct 12, 2021 10:10 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

DHS instructs immigration agencies to stop workplace raids that arrest undocumented immigrants who work in the U.S.

DHS Not Allowing Charter Flight Carrying Americans, Evacuees From Afghanistan to Land in U.S.

Sep 29, 2021 10:25 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Department of Homeland Security has prohibited charter flights from landing in the U.S. The said flight was carrying more than 100 Americans, U.S. green card holders, and evacuees from Afghanistan.

Biden Administration Eyes Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to Hold Migrants, Says Guards Must Speak Haitian Creole, Spanish

Sep 23, 2021 05:37 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Biden administration is seeking a private contractor to run a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a requirement that some of its personnel speak Spanish and Haitian Creole.

USCIS New Rule: Migrants Applying for U.S. Citizenship Must Show Proof of COVID Vaccines

Sep 15, 2021 05:33 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday that migrants seeking U.S. citizenship must be fully vaccinated for COVID.

FBI, DHS Anticipate Foreign Terrorist Messages Exploiting Upcoming 9/11 Anniversary, U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Report

Sep 04, 2021 03:29 AM EDT By Jess Smith

FBI, DHS, and NCTC officials anticipated that foreign terrorist groups would likely exploit the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the upcoming 9/11 anniversary in their messaging.

3 More Cuban Officials Sanctioned by U.S., DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Says

Aug 20, 2021 06:09 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said three more Cuban officials connected to the country's crackdown on anti-government protesters were sanctioned by the U.S.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Migrants From Cuba, Haiti Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Cubans and Haitians Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

Jul 14, 2021 01:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned possible migrants from Cuba and Haiti against trying to enter the U.S. illegally.

U.S. Stretches Travel Restrictions at Canada and Mexico Until July 21, DHS Says

Jun 20, 2021 09:27 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

DHS announced U.S. is extending the travel restriction to Mexico and Canada until July 21. Canada says it won't reopen to the U.S. until they attain 75% vaccination rate.

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Discusses Summer Travel And Security Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

DHS Secretary to Discuss Mexico City Reopening

Jun 16, 2021 06:29 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Before the eventual Mexico City reopening, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to have talks regarding the U.S.-Mexico border during meetings in the city on Tuesday.

Trump-Era VOICE Office That Highlighted Immigrant Crime Will Be Kept in Biden's DHS: Report

Trump-Era VOICE Office That Highlighted Immigrant Crime Will Stay Under Biden's DHS: Report

May 14, 2021 11:43 PM EDT By Mary Webber

During the Trump era, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency under the DHS, has created the Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office.

Biden Admin to Reunite Whole Families Not Just Parents With Border Kids

May 07, 2021 01:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration is working to reunite entire migrant families separated at the border.

Biden Deserves Credit for 'Improvements' on Migration Crisis at the Border: Psaki

May 05, 2021 04:14 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

White House press secretary Jen Psaki believed that President Joe Biden deserves credit for improving the migration crisis at the U.S. Mexico border.

SolarWinds Hackers Obtained DHS Top Officials' Emails

Mar 31, 2021 05:32 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The SolarWinds hack had gained access to emails of the Department of Homeland Security top officials during the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump.