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US homeland security pauses new disinformation board amid criticism

Nina Jankowicz, the board’s director, resigns and says attacks and threats will not stop her from speaking out on disinformation

The Guardian - US

Homeland Security puts its "Disinformation Governance Board" on ice

A spokesperson said the board "grossly and intentionally mischaracterized" but DHS will conduct a review.

Axios

Mayorkas tours border to prepare for asylum limits to end

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says authorities are prepared for an expected increase in migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border amid plans to lift a public health order that has been used to turn away migrants nearly 2 million times without a chance to seek asylum

The Independent UK

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Don't Trust Biden's Dystopian 'Disinformation Board'

A "disinformation" board sounds like something from a dystopian novel.

Reason

Editorial: Think again on disinformation board

How on earth does one spark controversy from that blandest of government creations, the internal working group?

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The frustration with the new US disinformation board? Too little information

The most troubling problem with the Biden administration’s new Disinformation Governance Board is how little information the government has released about it.

Chicago Tribune

GOP ‘ministry of truth’ slurs against Biden’s disinformation board expose their own political tricks, experts say

Republicans are upset about a Biden administration initiative to tackle disinformation because it hits close to home, experts tell Andrew Feinberg

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DHS disinformation board's work, plans remain a mystery

A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism

The Independent UK

The Biden Administration Sees Free Speech As a Public Menace

The alarm aroused by the Disinformation Governance Board is understandable given the administration’s broader assault on messages it considers dangerous.

Reason

U.S.' Blinken, Mayorkas to meet Tuesday with Mexico foreign minister

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will meet Tuesday with Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, the Mexican official said in a tweet Monday afternoon.

Reuters

Homeland Security Chief Admits New Disinformation Board Already Did a Bad Job of Informing Public

Alejandro Mayorkas fails to inspire much confidence in the new group run by Nina Jankowicz.

Reason

Biden official to migrants: “Do not come”

"They should not place their lives at risk in the hands of smugglers who exploit their lives for the mere purpose of profit."

Axios

US homeland chief warns of strain if migration spikes

WASHINGTON — The U.S. immigration system would come under intense pressure if the end of a fast-track deportation policy triggers a surge of as many as 18,000 migrants at the southern border, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Republicans return to politics of immigration as midterm strategy

Hearings with homeland security secretary about the US-Mexico border also revealed rifts within Democrat ranks

The Guardian - US

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Title 42 was meant to slow COVID at the border. It's being used to manage migration

The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are technically a public health policy. But the debate in Washington has shifted to whether or not they're an effective tool for managing the border.

The Independent UK

Democrat calls out GOP blueprint for creating ‘Fox News spots’ at immigration hearing

Republicans accused of using ‘misleading and provocative talking points that seek to portray migrants and refugees as perpetrators of gruesome crimes’

The Independent UK

Federal judge halts preparations for end of US asylum limit

A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as the Biden administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted on May 23

AFP

Under-fire US immigration chief unveils border plan as crisis worsens

Washington (AFP) - US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the administration's handling of immigration Wednesday amid a huge surge at the Mexico border that is expected to intensify as pandemic-related entry curbs are dropped.

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Axios

DHS outlines plan to secure border after Title 42 is lifted

DHS vows to increase resources, including personnel, transportation, medical support and facilities to support border operations.

Roll Call

Supreme Court mulls attempt to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared hesitant Tuesday to require the Biden administration to return to Mexico any migrant it doesn’t have room to detain.

Axios

House Republicans plot to impeach Mayorkas

The Republican Study Committee is laying groundwork to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Reason

The Department of Homeland Security Is Broken and Dangerous

The department suffers “a dangerous combination of broad authorities, weak safeguards, and insufficient oversight.”

Roll Call

Supreme Court to hear arguments on 'Remain in Mexico' revival - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hears an immigration case that threatens to curb the power of presidents to reverse the policies of their predecessors.

Axios

DHS chief concerned about lifting pandemic border policy

The man charged with securing the border has shared his worries while speaking with Congress.

Al Jazeera

US unveils new sponsorship programme for Ukrainian refugees

At same time, Biden administration discourages Ukrainians from trying to enter US through southern border with Mexico.

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