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Securing the nation through preclearance. Secretary Johnson announces 11 new overseas @CustomsBorder preclearance locations to identify threats long before they arrive in the U.S.
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This week, Secretary Johnson met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and members of his cabinet to reinforce the strong working relationship we have with our neighbors. Official photo by Gustavo Camacho Olivares.
SWBCWG Continuing Efforts to Enhance Border Region Interoperability
The Southwest Border Communications Working Group (SWBCWG) continued efforts to enhance communications operability and interoperability along the Southwest Border Region during an in-person meeting held on September 1st in Phoenix, Arizona.
Written testimony of I&A, USCIS, TSA, ICE, and CBP for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodriguez, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator Huban Gowadia, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Daniel Ragsdale, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner Kevin McAleenan address DHS’ efforts to prevent foreign terrorist groups from traveling to the United States to launch attacks.
Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Moving the Line of Scrimmage: Re-Examining the Defense-In-Depth Strategy”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan addresses CBP’s layered security strategy and the role of checkpoints in securing the U.S. border between our Nation’s ports of entry.
Training the Next Generation of Border Patrol Agents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske recently named Chief Dan M. Harris, Jr., as the new Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, N.M.
U.S. Expands Initiatives To Address Central American Migration Challenges
Over the past year, the United States has taken a series of steps to address the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Central America, particularly for the many vulnerable individuals attempting to leave the region and come to the United States, while also promoting safe and orderly migration and border security. As part of this ongoing effort, the United States is announcing the following initiatives to help vulnerable families and individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Mexican Ambassador
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Mexican Ambassador to the United States Carlos Sada to discuss opportunities for expanded cooperation between DHS and the Mexican Government on a range of homeland security-related issues.
Statement by Secretary Johnson on Southwest Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Priorities
“In June 2016, apprehensions by the Border Patrol on our southwest border – an indicator of total attempts to cross the border illegally – decreased from the levels we saw in May and April. Year to date, apprehensions are somewhat higher than in FY 2015, but significantly lower than FY 2014 and FY 2013:
Written testimony of DNDO for a joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security hearing titled “Prevention of Smuggling at U.S. Ports”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Acting Director Dr. Wayne Brasure addresses DNDO’s efforts to prevent the smuggling of nuclear or other radioactive materials via the Nation’s maritime ports.
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