Statement from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY

Statement from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY | site |




Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated: May 15, 2022 Washington - - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York: “Our nation mourns the loss of life caused by the horrific shooting in Buffalo, New York. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the victims, and we stand with them and the entire Black community that was targeted by this hateful act of violence. The Department of Homeland Security continues to work closely with our partners across the country to combat violent extremism, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism, which continues to pose one of the most significant terrorism-related threats to the homeland. We are devoting every available resource to combat all forms of terrorism ...

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Mexican Foreign Minister Ebrard | site |



Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated: May 3, 2022 Washington - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard to discuss the shared challenge of migration throughout the region and the opportunities to advance economic development. They met in Washington, DC. and were joined by fellow officials from both countries, including Commissioner Chris Magnus of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, and Mexican Ambassador to the United States Esteban Moctezuma. Secretary Mayorkas spoke of the United States’ whole-of-government strategy to prepare for the CDC’s announced May 23, 2022 end to the exercise of its Title 42 authority. He emphasized the need for countries throughout th...

Statement by Homeland Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan for USCG Commandant and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin for USCG Vice Commandant | site |



Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated: April 5, 2022 Washington - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on President Biden’s nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin to serve as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. “President Biden has made an exceptional choice by nominating Admiral Linda L. Fagan to serve as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Admiral Fagan is a tremendous leader, trailblazer, and respected public servant who will lead the Coast Guard across its critical missions with honor. Over Admiral Fagan’s 36 years in the Coast G...

Statement by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on CDC’s Title 42 Order Termination | site |



Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) news release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington - - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) determination that it will, effective May 23, 2022, terminate its Title 42 public health Order. Pursuant to its Title 42 authority, the CDC has, since March 2020, required the expulsion of unauthorized single adults and family units arriving at the land borders in order to protect against the spread of COVID-19. “Title 42 is not an immigration authority, but rather a public health authority used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect against the spread of communicable disease. Title 42 remains in place until May 23 and, until then, DHS wi...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Measures to Better Serve Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Travelers | site |



Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press news release dated: March 31, 2022 Today, on International Trans Day of Visibility, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new measures to better serve all Americans, regardless of their gender identity. Through technology updates, process changes, and expanded partnerships, TSA and CBP are improving their screening procedures and ensuring they are conducted in a manner that respects the dignity of each individual. These measures are part of a concerted effort by the Biden-Harris Administration to advance equality for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming Americans. “DHS is committed to protecting the traveling public while ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender identity, is treated with respect...

Federal Communications Commission expands List of Communications Equipment and Services that pose a Threat to National Security | site |


Adds AO Kaspersky Lab, China Telecom (Americas) Corp, and China Mobile International USA Inc.


Information contained in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) press release dated: March 25, 2022 Washington - - March 25, 2022—The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau today added equipment and services from three entities – AO Kaspersky Lab, China Telecom (Americas) Corp, and China Mobile International USA Inc. – to its list of communications equipment and services that have been deemed a threat to national security, consistent with requirements in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. “Last year, for the first time, the FCC published a list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to national security, a...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Surface Transportation Owners and Operators | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: December 2, 2021)

Washington - - DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced two new Security Directives and additional guidance for voluntary measures to strengthen cybersecurity across the transportation sector in response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These actions are among several steps DHS is taking to increase the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure. “These new cybersecurity requirements and recommendations will help keep the traveling public safe and protect our critical infrastructure from evolving threats,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “DHS will continue working with our partner...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Launches Innovative Hiring Program to Recruit and Retain World-Class Cyber Talent site


(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security press release dated: November 15, 2021) Washington - - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS), a new personnel system that will enable DHS to more effectively recruit, develop, and retain our Nation’s top cybersecurity professionals. CTMS will enable DHS to fill mission-critical cybersecurity positions by screening applicants based on demonstrated competencies, competitively compensating employees, and reducing the time it takes to be hired into the Department. Employees hired through this system will join the new DHS Cybersecurity Service, the Nation’s preeminent federal cybersecurity team working to protect U.S. critical infrastructure and the American people from cybersecurity threats, and increase nationwide ...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues A New Memo to Terminate Migrant Protection Protocols | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: October 29, 2021)

Washington - - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today issued a new memorandum announcing and explaining his decision to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program. “This Administration is tackling longstanding problems that have plagued our immigration system for decades in order to achieve needed systemic change. MPP does not help meet this goal,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “MPP had endemic flaws, imposed unjustifiable human costs, pulled resources and personnel away from other priority efforts, and did not address the root causes of irregular migration. MPP not only undercuts the Administration’s ability to implement critically needed and foundational changes to the immigration...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to Allow Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico to Enter U.S. at Land Borders and Ferry Crossings | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security press release dated: October 12, 2021) Washington - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health experts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will amend Title 19 regulations to allow non-essential travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation to enter the United States via land and ferry ports of entry (POEs) across the U.S. border. “In alignment with the new international air travel system that will be implemented in November, we will begin allowing travelers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter t...