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Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Biden on February 2, 2021. A political refugee born in Havana, Cuba, Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant confirmed to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.
Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Biden on February 2, 2021.
Jun 18, 2024 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and to streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers relating to high-skilled labor visas for which they are qualified.
Feb 2, 2021 · Today, Alejandro Mayorkas was officially sworn in as the seventh Secretary of Homeland Security. Secretary Mayorkas took the oath this afternoon after the Senate voted to confirm him. As Secretary of Homeland Security, Mayorkas now leads the third largest federal department in the United States. (DHS Photo by Benjamin Applebaum/Released)
Jun 4, 2024 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on President Biden’s Proclamation to suspend and limit entry of individuals at the southern border and the accompanying joint regulation of the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice.
Sep 30, 2021 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced new Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law to better focus the Department’s resources on the apprehension and removal of noncitizens who are a threat to our national security, public safety, and border security and advance the interests of justice by ensuring a case-by-case assessment of whether an individual ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the White House Press Briefing in Washington, DC. Thank you, Karine, and good afternoon. Before standing at the podium, I was at FEMA’s National Operations Center being briefed by our personnel as well as state emergency personnel.
Jun 26, 2024 · Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks following an operational briefing in Tucson, Arizona. Good morning, and thank you very much for being here today. Three weeks ago, in the face of Congressional inaction, President Biden used his executive authority and suspended the entry of noncitizens across the southern border.
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Jan 5, 2023 · Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A session on DHS’s continued preparation for the end of Title 42 and new border enforcement measures and additional safe and orderly processes.
