Category: Homeland Security

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

Sanctuary jurisdictions undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and endangering American citizens. Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal illegal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in grave danger. This action follows the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald J. Trump on April 28, 2025. The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and the Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify and publicly highlight jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

DHS is committed to exposing these lawless jurisdictions to the public and making them accountable for not respecting the rule of law.

“These sanctuary city politicians are endangering Americans and our law enforcement in order to protect violent criminal illegal aliens,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “We are exposing these sanctuary politicians who harbor criminal illegal aliens and defy federal law. President Trump and I will always put the safety of the American people first. Sanctuary politicians are on notice: comply with federal law.”

Each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its non-compliance and all potential violations of federal criminal statutes. DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens.

Review the jurisdictions list.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

Report reveals 1 in 6 survivors were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing

WASHINGTON – A new report about the aftermath of the August 2023 Lahaina, Hawaii, fires reveals FEMA’s horrific neglect and mismanagement under the Biden Administration.   

According to the report, issued by Filipino Hawaiian advocacy group Tagnawa, conditions for survivors in the aftermath of the fire were both appalling and inhumane. 1 in 6 survivors were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing and some women had to sleep in cars because they felt unsafe in FEMA-coordinated shelters. 

“1 in 6 survivors of the Lahaina Fires were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing. These women — our fellow American citizens — were so desperate for food that they had to resort to such extreme measures just to feed themselves in our own country. That’s unacceptable. That is unAmerican,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “While American citizens from Hawaii to North Carolina suffered, Biden and Mayorkas used FEMA as a piggy bank, spending hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars to housing illegal aliens, including at the Roosevelt Hotel that served as a Tren de Aragua base of operations and was used to shelter Laken Riley’s killer.” 

This is yet another outrageous example of the gross mismanagement and poor treatment of Americans under the prior administration. 

This will never happen again under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

The Trump Administration will be relentless in its efforts to end Harvard’s abuse of the American taxpayer and national security interests

The United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem continued to hold Harvard University accountable for failing to comply with Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) regulations, for encouraging and allowing antisemitic and anti-American violence to rage on its campus, and for coordinating with Chinese Communist Party officials on training that undermined American national security.

Following a letter from Harvard officials indicating an “intent” to now comply with SEVP, Secretary Noem held firm and reminded the once respected institution, which has disgraced American values, it still has a long way to comply with requirements of the program and be trusted with U.S. taxpayer dollars

“Harvard’s refusal to comply with SEVP oversight was the latest evidence that it disdains the American people and takes for granted U.S. taxpayer benefits,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “Following our letter to Harvard, the school attempted to claim it now wishes to comply with SEVP standards. We continue to reject Harvard’s repeated pattern of endangering its students and spreading American hate—it must change its ways in order to participate in American programs.” 

The Department will continue to engage in good faith with Harvard and looks forward to the University’s full compliance with its requests.

Full text of the notice is available here.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

The Biden Administration released both illegal aliens into the country in 2023

WASHINGTON – On May 25, 18-year-old Ava Moore was hit by an illegal alien on a jet ski while kayaking in Lake Grapevine and tragically killed. The illegal alien fled the scene. Moore recently accepted an appointment to join the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the class of 2029. 

The driver of the jet ski was allegedly Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Venezuela. Following the collision, Gonzalez allegedly fled the scene with Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo, also an illegal alien, and they also struck two vehicles while leaving.

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Ava Moore, one of the countless victims of illegal alien crime. 

Gonzalez has been charged with felony manslaughter.

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Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez 

Perozo has been charged with hindering apprehension. 

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Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo

ICE lodged immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department following the arrest of Gonzalez and Perozo. Both are in removal proceedings.

Gonzalez entered the United States illegally on Sept. 28, 2023, and was released by the previous administration into the country. 

Perozo entered the country illegally on January 22, 2023, and was released by the previous administration into the country.

“Ava Moore was a patriot serving her country when she was killed by an illegal alien in a hit-and-run over Memorial Day weekend. This senseless tragedy was 100 percent preventable,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Daikerlyn Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo should have never been in our country and Ava Moore should be alive today preparing for the Air Force Academy. The previous administration’s open border policies have cost too many Americans their lives. President Trump and Secretary Noem will continue to stand with victims of illegal alien crime and their families.”

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump.

“Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania and less than two weeks after former FBI Director Comey called for the President’s assassination. All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump’s life and tone down their rhetoric. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump.”

On May 21, an ICE field intelligence officer received a handwritten letter in the mail from Ramon Morales Reyes, in which he promised to self-deport after he used his gun to shoot President Trump in the head at one of his rallies.

On May 22, ICE arrested Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old illegal alien from Mexico.

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Morales entered the U.S. illegally at least nine times between 1998-2005. His criminal record includes arrests for felony hit and run, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse modifier.

He will remain in ICE custody at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, pending his removal proceedings.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

President Trump and Secretary Noem are dismantling drug cartels that profit from trafficking, violence, and lawlessness

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security released a video featuring the parents of Nicholas Quets, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who was viciously murdered by members of the Sinaloa cartel.

On October 18^th, 2024, Nicholas Quets traveled to Rocky Point, Mexico, where upon entry, he encountered a Sinaloa cartel checkpoint. These cartel members attempted to steal his pickup truck before shooting him in the back through his heart, ultimately taking his life at just 31 years old.

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Watch the video.

President Trump and Secretary Noem have taken decisive action to dismantle drug cartels. On President Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation expands law enforcement and the government’s ability to crack down on cartels’ drug and sex trafficking operations in the U.S.

On what would have been Nicholas Quets’ 32^nd birthday, the Treasury Department announced sanctions against six individuals and seven entities allegedly involved in a money-laundering network supporting the Sinaloa cartel.

Earlier this month, HSI along with the help of the Mexican government arrested Jacobo Regalado “J3” a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. He is responsible for hundreds of homicides and smuggling illicit drugs into the U.S.

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Additionally, earlier this month, Pedro Inzunza Noriega and Pedro Inzunza Coronel, key leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO), a powerful and violent faction of the Sinaloa cartel that is believed to be the world’s largest known fentanyl production network, were charged with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering.

“Nicholas Quets was a patriot who served our country honorably and was killed by these cartel cowards who shot him in the back. President Trump and Secretary Noem are honoring his memory by dismantling the Sinaloa cartel and other drug cartels that profit from trafficking, violence, and lawlessness,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “President Trump’s strong leadership and these arrests and prosecutions of scum-of-the-earth cartel leaders are delivering results. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over.”

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

The Secretary Held Meetings with 3 Heads of State and Multiple Ministers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held bilateral meetings with world leaders in Rome, Italy, Manama, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel and Rzeszow, Poland, to advance U.S. Homeland Security interests.

Poland President Andrzej Duda

President Duda thanked President Trump for his close partnership and DHS Secretary Noem for visiting Poland. He fondly recalled President Trump’s 2017 visit to Warsaw before the G-7 Summit and his three visits to the Oval Office.

Asked what message he wanted the DHS Secretary to bring back to President Trump, Duda said, “We believe in America.”  Duda underscored the importance of Polish leaders building closer ties with the United States. He also took pride in championing our bilateral civ-nuk cooperation and expressed appreciation for former Ambassador Mosbacher’s leadership to secure visa-free travel for Poles.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

President Trump asked Secretary Noem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Secretary and Prime Minister had a candid conversation where the Secretary reiterated President Trump’s desire to bring peace to the region and for Iran to never obtain or develop nuclear weapons.

Secretary Noem offered, on behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States of America, condolences for the loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky in the horrific terrorist attack that occurred last week in Washington, DC.

The Secretary also met and held a candle lighting ceremony and tree planting in honor of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

The Secretary reaffirmed the United States and Israel’s longstanding friendship.

Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Secretary Noem’s visit to Bahrain made history as the first U.S. Homeland Security Secretary to visit the United States Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. Bahrain houses one of the U.S.’s largest and most strategic bases in the region with six USCG Cutters and over 200 personnel providing security for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. shipping industry. Secretary Noem met with U.S. Coast Guard personnel and discussed Force Design 2028, the USCG’s most transformative restructuring since World War II. She reiterated President Trump’s desire to rebuild the U.S. Coast Guard, creating the world’s finest maritime fighting force.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Secretary Noem reaffirmed the countries’ longstanding friendship of more than 50 years and discussed U.S. security assets in Bahrain.

Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi

Secretary Noem also met Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi to discuss the United States and Italy’s shared commitment to fighting transnational crime, including efforts to disrupt human trafficking, smuggling networks, and organized criminal activity.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation recognizing the United States Border Patrol on the eve of its 101^st anniversary. 

“For more than a century, the men and women of the Border Patrol have stood on the front lines of national security as America’s original watchmen. The threats may change, but the mission remains: protect the homeland,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “On Border Patrol’s 101st anniversary, we honor and thank all who’ve worn the uniform. A nation without borders is no nation at all.”  

As noted by the Proclamation, President Donald Trump has delivered the most secure border in American history, with border crossings at their lowest ever. 

“For 101 years, members of the United States Border Patrol (USBP) have courageously served as guardians of our sovereignty and protectors of our homeland against invasion, aggression, and violence,” President Trump said in the Proclamation. “Every day, Border Patrol agents selflessly risk their lives to repel the flow of deadly drugs, weapons, criminals, and terrorists — many of whom come to our shores from jails, prisons, and mental institutions in far-flung countries across the globe. On this anniversary of the United States Border Patrol, we honor every agent for their honorable service and pledge to support them in their mission to keep Americans safe.” 

Read the Proclamation here.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

Visit to include meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Visits with Victims of Terrorism

WASHINGTON – Following the recent terrorist attack in Washington, D.C., President Donald J. Trump has asked Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to travel to Israel. During the visit, she will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and victims of terrorism.

WHEN: Sunday, May 25- Monday, May 26.

IDT (GMT+3)

Sunday, May 25, 2025

7:30 PM          THE SECRETARY arrives in Israel
                       Ben Gurion Airport

9:15 PM          THE SECRETARY visits the Western Wall
                       Batel Mahase Street
                       Traveling press            

Monday, May 26, 2025

9:00 AM          THE SECRETARY meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
                       Sderot Yitzhak Rabin 9, Jerusalem
                       American and Foreign press

3:45 PM          THE SECRETARY arrives Ben Gurion Airport
                                
4:15 PM          THE SECRETARY departs Ben Gurion Airport en route Poland. 
                   
Please RSVP media@hq.DHS.gov if you plan to cover the events. Times are subject to change. 
 

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

The ACLU’s dangerous campaign to keep violent criminals in the United States is falling apart.

WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) latest attempt to wage lawfare against the Department was dropped. This lawsuit tried to prevent DHS from removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens from the country. 

“We are glad to see the ACLU’s meritless, frivolous, and frankly dangerous lawsuit fall apart,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “That they claim to be a civil rights organization while advocating on behalf of foreign criminal gang members is laughable. They clearly could care less about the Americans that these illegal alien criminals victimize.”

The lawsuit was filed on March 1, 2025, by the ACLU on behalf of 10 illegal aliens who were being transferred to a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in preparation for their removal. Most of these criminal illegal aliens were removed from the country, while the remaining volunteered to drop the suit. 

Fortunately, these criminals will no longer to be able to victimize American citizens. The Department will continue to use all available resources to remove the dangerous criminal illegal aliens who were let into our country by the previous administration. 

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