Legacy Initiatives
Previous initiatives that were or are part the Department's mission.
Deferred Action Overview
Young people who were brought to the United States as children and who meet several key criteria will be considered for temporary relief from removal from the country or from being placed in removal proceedings.
Hurricane Sandy
At the direction of President Barack Obama, FEMA led the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy.
DHS Northern Border Strategy
The 2012 DHS Northern Border Strategy (NBS) takes a Department-wide look at the northern border, considering all of DHS’s authorities, responsibilities, and capabilities in developing a cross-cutting all-missions approach.
Ebola Response
DHS, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is engaged on a daily basis with its interagency partners to prepare for and respond to Ebola and other potential threats to public health.