Alejandro Mayorkas
The latest news on Alejandro Mayorkas, Cuban-American lawyer, politician and seventh United States Secretary of Homeland Security. He was sworn in on February 2, 2021, and is both the first refugee and first person born in Latin America to hold the position. He also served the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama administration as director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (2009-2013) and deputy secretary (2013-2016).
2 Indian companies indicted for smuggling chemicals used in fentanyl
"We made a promise that the Justice Department would never forget the victims of the fentanyl epidemic," Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
DHS says children being trafficked "outside" its responsibility
ICE failed to monitor more than 30,000 unaccompanied migrant children after their release from government custody, according to an audit.
Biden Just Gave a Final Middle Finger to the Working Class on the Way Out
President Biden may be on his way out of office, but his administration has used his final weeks to give one last kick in the pants to working-class Americans.
Is China behind mystery drones? What we know
Some lawmakers from both parties worry that the mysterious drones spotted across the Northeast may have been sent by the Chinese.
H-1B Visa overhaul: What do the new rules mean for employers, students?
The high-skilled work visa will see faster processing times and easier renewals, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Mystery drones frequently being detected in 'restricted air space'
Mystery drones have resulted in one Air Force base and one airport being shut down alongside bipartisan calls for more transparency.
Mystery drones are "a very considerable danger," congressman warns
Representative Chris Smith said Saturday that "this crisis really is the ultimate wake-up call to threats posed by potentially hostile drones."
Biden admin official offers reason for mystery drone sightings
Lawmakers and law enforcements have increasingly sounded the alarm about drone sightings in the northeast.
Government "lying" about drones—New Jersey official
State Assemblyman Erik Peterson claimed on Saturday that DHS is "lying" to New Jerseyans about recent drone sightings.
Mayorkas refuses to testify on threats to Homeland
The tension between Mayorkas and Republicans centers around disagreements on immigration policy and border security.
Dem Senator tears into FBI and Homeland chiefs for blowing off hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray "refused to appear" before the Senate.
Biden urged to close detention centers before Trump's mass deportations
198 organizations have asked outgoing President Joe Biden to decrease the detention capacity of ICE and shut down several facilities.
Most Americans do not back deportation for all undocumented migrants: poll
A new poll from Data for Progress finds that while two deportation policies are popular among voters, other policies for targeting undocumented people are not.
Illegal immigrant from China brought in rare form of tuberculosis: Lawsuit
Louisiana officials are suing Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over ICE's actions in the case.
Supreme Court rules against Republicans in immigration case
Five GOP attorneys general wanted their states to have a say on an asylum ban introduced by President Joe Biden in 2023.
Does FEMA have enough money to tackle Hurricane Milton? What we know
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has asked Congress to pass more funding as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton.
FEMA has resources for Hurricane Milton, Mayorkas says amid staff shortage
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told MSNBC, "Everybody should rest confident that FEMA has the resources."
"Still no FEMA, still no military": Volunteers blast Helene response on CNN
Hurricane Helene made landfall last month as a Category 4 hurricane and then tore through the Southeast region of the U.S.
FEMA tapped out for hurricane recovery as GOP points to migrant spending
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Trump campaign said the agency's Disaster Relief Fund could benefit from the $650 million being spent on migrant services.
Alejandro Mayorkas praises Biden for securing US-Mexico border
Mayorkas said President Biden had taken "bold" and "innovative" action to tackle the border crisis.
Secret Service slammed after reported Donald Trump security admission
The agency denied some requests for additional resources from the former president's security detail over the past two years, reports have claimed.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets new Secret Service protection
Two days after being grazed by a bullet, Trump agreed that it was "imperative" for RFK Jr. to also receive Secret Service detail.
Will Trump shooting help RFK Jr. finally get protection?
"Your family has been through too much," Hannity said. Newsweek reviewed threats aimed at Kennedy, whose requests for Secret Service protection were denied.
RFK Jr. continues to seek protection; threats detailed in FOIA response
'Newsweek" reviewed a document obtained via FOIA request that outlines 34 "behaviors of interest" regarding the safety of the presidential candidate.
My Democratic Party Is Wrong on Immigration
Democrats can't speak on both sides of our mouths about immigration. If we earnestly seek to improve education and housing affordability, we need to curb illegal border crossings.
ISIS smuggling reports create border firestorm before Trump, Biden debate
Biden and Trump on Thursday are scheduled to take part in the first of two presidential debates.
Marjorie Taylor Greene reintroduces new ploy to 'fire' Mayorkas
Greene's amendment to cut Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' salary to $1 passed in the House on Wednesday.
Joe Biden's own words used to counter his executive order
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rejected the notion on Sunday that Biden's previous remarks is at odds with his current asylum executive order.
Texas mayor wants money for migrant housing
A Texas mayor says Biden's executive order restricting asylum processing between southern ports of entry is "only the tip of the iceberg."
Greg Abbott defies Joe Biden over Texas border crisis
The Texas governor rejected Biden's proposed asylum change, criticizing it as the "most minimal action possible."