The Latest Breaking News from DHS

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders

The requirement, which applies to non US citizens and residents, was first put in place in November of last year.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022

U.S. launches new program to bring in Ukrainians fleeing conflict

The Biden administration will allow Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion of their home country to come to the United States temporarily if they have American sponsors, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Biden announces new "streamlined" process for Ukrainian refugees entering U.S.

The U.S. is encouraging Ukrainians without a visa to seek entry into the U.S. via the "Uniting for Ukraine" program.

Axios · Apr 21, 2022

Trump allies urged DHS to probe machines

Arizona GOPer Mark Finchem played a key role in the behind-the-scenes effort. Now he's running to oversee elections

Salon · Apr 12, 2022

Former Xinjiang prisoner arrives in U.S. as key witness to abuses

Ovalbek Turdakun will provide evidence for a case submitted to the International Criminal Court.

Axios · Apr 12, 2022

Two men charged with impersonating federal agents after meeting Jill Biden’s security detail

A number of Secret Service agents are now placed on leave

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

As Title 42 winds down, aid groups prepare for shift at US border

Migrant advocates and lawyers expect more people to arrive at US-Mexico border ahead of restrictive policy’s end in May.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022

Three states sue Biden administration over ending Title 42 policy

Missouri, Arizona and Louisiana say the move would lead to a ‘crisis’ at the US-Mexico border.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

Why Does Border Patrol Need the Ability To Delete Messages?

A lawsuit attempts to find out how federal agents are implementing Wickr, a communications service that has an auto-erase function.

Reason · Apr 4, 2022

CDC says controversial border policy keeping out asylum-seekers will end in May

SAN DIEGO — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved to end a controversial border policy that kept thousands of asylum-seekers from requesting protection in the United States over the past two years.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022