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Jan 18

Press Release

DHS Blue Campaign Announces New Partnerships with U.S. Chamber of Commerce and UPS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a new partnership between the DHS Blue Campaign - the unified voice for DHS’s efforts to combat human trafficking - and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Jan 18

Press Release

Statement from Secretary Johnson on the Release of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan

In July of last year, President Obama released Presidential Policy Directive/ PPD-41, United States Cyber Incident Coordination, establishing clear principles that will govern the Federal government's actions in responding to significant cyber incidents. I am pleased to announce today’s on-schedule release of this plan, which will help DHS and the federal government improve our ability to manage cyber incidents.

Jan 17

Press Release

Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson on U.S. Secret Service Resolution

Today the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service filed an agreement that will, when approved by the Court, settle a decades-old class action lawsuit alleging race discrimination by the Secret Service in its promotion process.

Jan 13

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Jeh Johnson Announcing First Round of DHSs Countering Violent Extremism Grants

In 2016, Congress answered our call for federal grants, awarded and administered by the Department of Homeland Security, to support local efforts to counter violent extremism. Today, I am pleased to announce the first round of awards of these grants.

Jan 12

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Johnson on the Continued Normalization of our Migration Relationship with Cuba

The United States is revoking the so-called “wet-foot/dry-foot” policy for Cuban migrants that has been in place since the mid-1990s. Effective immediately, Cuban nationals who attempt to illegally enter the United States will be subject to removal, consistent with our enforcement priorities.

Jan 11

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Johnson Concerning the Deployment of Einstein 3A

During my tenure as Secretary of DHS we have worked aggressively to enhance the cyber security of federal civilian executive branch networks. This has included deployment of EINSTEIN across all civilian departments and agencies. 

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Secretary Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch stand with other attendees of the G6 Meeting of Interior Ministers.
Secretary Johnson shakes hands with Italian Interior Minister Alfano.
CBP agent on a ship holds a rope in the water
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium for the Blue Campaign
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Antonia Hernandez pose with a certificate
The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.
Secretary Johnson walks up the bank of a flooded road
Secretary Johnson Securing the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Secretary Johnson at One Police Plaza
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Dr. Matania shake hands
Secretary Johnson is briefed by personnel at the Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium
Secretary Johnson sits with Jaafar, an 11 year old turkish refugee
Secretary Johnson, Jaafar and his family in front of the World Trade Center
Secretary Johnson met with NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and top NYPD leadership to discuss ongoing counterterrorism efforts
Secretary Johnson at roundtable briefing at Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
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