In Focus

The Department of Homeland Security's mission is broad and diverse and covers everything from counterterrorism to the Nation's maritime and border security, from protection of our national leaders to coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters. Use the below links to explore some of the key current issues that are part the Department's mission.

Immigration Action

Fixing our broken immigration system through Executive Action
Acción Ejecutiva sobre Inmigración

Arreglando nuestro sistema de inmigración a través de acción ejecutiva
World Refugee Day

As a a great and humanitarian nation – a nation of immigrant heritage – we will continue to ensure our own safety, while doing our share to welcome men, women and children who are fleeing terrorism and violence.
Unaccompanied Children

Information regarding the coordinated, government-wide response to address the needs of an influx of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States along the southwest U.S. border.
Beyond the Border

Beyond the Border articulates a shared approach to security in which both the United States and Canada work together to address threats within, at, and away from our borders, while expediting lawful trade and travel.
Legacy Initiatives

Previous initiatives that were or are part the Department's mission.