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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.
Border Security
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.
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:
Readout Of Secretary Johnson’s Meeting With German Federal Minister Of Interior De Maizière
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with German Federal Minister of Interior Thomas de Maizière to discuss a range of security issues, including border security, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism.
Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Costa Rican Foreign Minister Gonzalez
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Gonzalez Sanz to discuss opportunities for bilateral engagement on border security, information sharing, counter-narcotic efforts, and migration flows through Central America.
Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Panamanian President Varela
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela to discuss bilateral collaboration on immigration and border security, and potential areas for regional engagement on these issues.
Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Italian Minister of Interior Alfano
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Italian Minister of Interior Angelino Alfano to discuss a range of homeland security-related issues, including efforts to facilitate lawful trade and travel, border security, and information sharing to enhance counterterrorism efforts.
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Horses have been an integral part of the U.S. Border Patrol since the 1920s. Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spent a day in the life of the Rio Grande Valley Sector’s Horse Patrol Unit, seeing firsthand how our talented horse patrol agents keep our border secure.
Readout Of Secretary Johnson’s Meeting With French Minister Of Interior Cazeneuve
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve to discuss cooperation on a number of shared security-related issues, including law enforcement collaboration, border security, and information sharing to enhance counterterrorism efforts.
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