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Former San Diego resident charged with COVID relief fraud, money laundering
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
An investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Small Business Administration resulted in federal charges for a former San Diego resident living in Morocco.
ERO Boston arrests previously removed Dominican national convicted of fentanyl trafficking
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present citizen of the Dominican Republic in Chestnut Hill on April 27.
DeSoto County Sheriff, SRI Tech protect employees through IMAGE program
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) recognized the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office and SRI Tech Solutions, Inc. for enrolling in a federal employment compliance program during two recent ceremonies.
Haitian national who bit ICE officers on aircraft sentenced after OPR investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
A federal jury convicted a Haitian national on May 2 of two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees and inflicting bodily injury.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.