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Secretary Noem Rescinds Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status

Secretary Noem vacated a decision by the previous administration to extend Haiti’s Temporary Protect Status (TPS) by 18 months. 

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DHS Announces Ad Campaign Warning Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport and Stay Out

Secretary Kristi Noem announced a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign warning illegal aliens to leave our country now or face deportation with the inability to return to the United States. 

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Secretary Noem Statement on Indictment of CBP Agent for Drug and Human Smuggling

Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the indictment of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer accused of human smuggling and drug trafficking.

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Secretary Kristi Noem Rides with Border Patrol Agents on the Southern Border

Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Southern Border to meet with Border Patrol agents and see firsthand how the Department can best support their efforts. She pledged to ensure that Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has the resources it needs to stop the flow of criminals and drugs into the United States. 

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DHS Reinstates Migrant Protection Protocols

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made the following announcement regarding restarting the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) immediately.

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Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directives Expanding Law Enforcement and Ending the Abuse of Humanitarian Parole

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives essential to ending the invasion of the US southern border and empower law enforcement to protect Americans. 

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Feature Article: When S&T and HSWERX Partner, the Results Are Out of Sight

S&T and HSWERX recently brought industry partners together to showcase drone solutions in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Similar public-private partnerships are on the horizon for 2025. 

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SBCC and Migration Information Center Resource Guide

This SBCC and Migration Information Center Resource Guide for partners includes information about DHS processes and lawful immigration pathways, and shareable content on the U.S. immigration system.

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SVIP Tech Impact Video Series

The SVIP Tech Impact Video Series highlights innovations coming out of SVIP, their practical applications and the benefits of collaborating with DHS S&T. Watch all six videos to learn more about how homeland security officials are utilizing the SVIP startup program to customize solutions for their national security needs.

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Update on Southwest Border Security and Preparedness Ahead of Court-Ordered Lifting of Title 42

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been executing a comprehensive strategy to continue to secure our borders and build a safe, orderly, and humane immigration process.