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), […]