News from May 2023
FEMA approves Nearly $16 Million in Federal Funding for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved nearly $16 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) to support their emergency operations center (EOC) in response to the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides last summer.
Paul, Peters, and Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK), introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance.
Local man caught with loaded gun at Albany International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: Albany, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Guilderland, N.Y., man from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Tuesday, May 9 during security screening at Albany International Airport (ALB). It was the second firearm detected by security officers at an ALB security checkpoint so far this year.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Peters, Paul and Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rand Raul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK), introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance.
DHS and DOJ Finalize Rule to Incentivize Use of Lawful Immigration Pathways
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, after receiving and considering over 50,000 public comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule to further incentivize individuals to use lawful...
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Fresno International Airport this summer
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: FRESNO, Calif. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Fresno International Airport (FAT) and nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA and FAT are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Helps Families Return Home in Western Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, KY - Eighteen months after a major disaster was declared for Western Kentucky due to tornadoes and severe storms, FEMA’s temporary housing program is scheduled to end for survivors Friday, June 12, 2023.
Fact Sheet: Additional Sweeping Measures to Humanely Manage Border
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State are focused on solutions and have a robust plan to humanely manage the border through deterrence, enforcement, and diplomacy. With the support of the Department of Defense and multiple countries across the Western Hemisphere, DHS and State are...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides Feb. 15-20, 2023.
Mental Health Awareness Month – Resources Available to You
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time to remember that your mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, and to reinforce that mental illnesses are common and treatable.
ICE announces new process for placing family units in expedited removal
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) today announced a process for family units apprehended at the southwest border who are processed for expedited removal and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or express a fear of persecution...
CISA Releases White Paper Highlighting R&D Needs and Strategic Actions for Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Infrastructure
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announces the release of the white paper, Research, Development, and Innovation for Enhancing Resilience of Cyber-physical Critical Infrastructure: Needs and Strategic Actions, developed by the Resilient Investment Planning and Development Working Group (RIPDWG).
USCIS Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is honoring its dedicated workforce during Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13.
USCIS Providing Documents After Notice of Immigration Judge and BIA Decisions About Immigration Status
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
We now are affirmatively creating and providing documented evidence of their status to certain new asylees and lawful permanent residents upon our receiving notification that an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has granted status.
ICE updates Form I-9 requirement flexibility to grant employers more time to comply with requirements
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today that employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023. These flexibilities were first announced in March 2020 and subsequently extended throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
HSI Kansas City-led human trafficking operation removes predators from Missouri community
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Joint HSI, IPD operation nets 22 during 3-day operation
ERO Boston arrests convicted Brazilian drug trafficker
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a foreign fugitive in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 2 who is wanted by Brazilian law enforcement authorities for a drug trafficking conviction.
HSI Charleston investigation leads to former police chief’s child sex trafficking and obstruction convictions
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charleston resulted in a conviction for a former police chief for sex trafficking and obstruction charges.
Iowa man sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation after HSI Kansas City investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The man used social media to coerce young girls into producing sexually explicit photos and videos