The Trump administration Jan. 17 announced a one-year extension to Clinton-era Executive Order 12947 targeting terrorists intent on disrupting peace in the Middle East. “These terrorist activities continue to threaten the Middle East peace process and to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States,” President Donald […]
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DHS Report: 3/4 Convicted on Terror Charges are Foreign Born
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice released a report Tuesday that said three in four individuals convicted in federal court on terror charges from 9/11 to the end of 2016 were foreign born. Of the 549 convicted, 402 were either not U.S. citizens or were foreign-born naturalized citizens, while 147 were […]
Register for DHS Vendor Outreach at Noon on Jan. 18
Registration for the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Vendor Outreach Session opens at noon Eastern Standard Time on Jan. 18. The sessions are an opportunity for small businesses to connect with DHS officials and prime contractors. “The primary purpose is to give the small businesses an opportunity to discuss their capabilities, learn about procurement […]
INTERDICT Act Funds Fentanyl Screening at Border Crossings
As Congress races to find a legislative solution to address the pending end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in March, most media attention has been focused on covering these proposals. However, one border security-related bill recently passed with flying colors that garnered little notice — and may have a significant impact […]
Court Ruling Reinstates DACA Renewals for Time Being
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Jan. 13 that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will again accept renewal requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as a result of a federal court order. “Individuals who were previously granted deferred action under DACA may request renewal by filing Form I-821D (PDF), […]
TPS Debate Prompts Closer Look at Specifics
The Trump administration’s announcement Jan. 8 that El Salvador’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would expire in September 2019 sent ripples across the political spectrum. It reignited a debate that simmered throughout 2017 regarding TPS nations. With this most recent announcement, Homeland411 wanted to take a brief look at TPS, a bit of its history, and […]
Trump Administration Condemns Arrests in Iran
The White House released a statement Jan. 10 voicing concern over arrests of protesters who took to the streets all over Iran beginning Dec. 28, as well as reports some demonstrators were tortured or killed. “We will not remain silent as the Iranian dictatorship represses the basic rights of its citizens and will hold Iran’s […]
Watch White House Bipartisan Meeting on Immigration
President Donald Trump held a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers at the White House on Tuesday to discuss immigration reform. Watch the meeting here.
Border Apprehensions Hit 45-year Low in 2017
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its final 2017 apprehension numbers for the Southwest on Tuesday. DHS reported a 40 percent drop in apprehensions compared the Obama administration’s last year—a 45 year low for the Border Patrol. DHS reported 303,916 Southwest border apprehensions in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, compared to 408,870 in FY 2016. […]
TPS to End for El Salvador in September 2019
The Trump administration will end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, according to news reports on Monday—the deadline for the administration to renew the program. The move impacts about 250,000 Salvadorans living in the United States and will take effect in September 2019. The Washington Post reported that lawmakers were notified Monday. TPS […]