Arizona to solicit donation to build border fence – Homeland Security Newswire
Arizona lawmakers, saying they have lost patience with what they regard as federal dithering over the issue of building a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, announced plans to launch a Web site which will solicit private donations for the project.
Trusted Traveler reaches million members – Homeland Security Newswire
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced yesterday that the agency’s Trusted Traveler Programs have reached one million members. Trusted Traveler Programs include Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.
CBP Developing New Border Securty Metric, Napolitano Says – HSToday
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano came to the Senate Wednesday to discuss border security but couldn’t avoid taking a few questions about the death of Osama bin Laden and its meaning to her department.
Lawmakers call for designation Mexican drug cartels as terrorist – Homeland Security Newswire
Leading U.S. lawmakers called on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to support labeling Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups and craft a strategy to help Mexico defeat them.
The Department of Homeland Security is finally eliminating one of the worst vestiges of the immediate aftermath of 9/11 – the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) that required special travel procedures for those coming from more than two dozen countries that raised terrorism concerns. NSEERS was an understandable, but nonetheless counterproductive, response to the fears of the post-9/11 environment.
Janet Napolitano clarifies immigration program – San Francisco Chronicle
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday acknowledged a storm of criticism from lawmakers and immigration-rights supporters over a federal effort targeting criminal immigrants, saying there has been confusion over whether local communities can choose not to participate in the program known as Secure Communities.
Arizona Gov. Presses For Extension Of National Guard’s Border Security Mission – HSToday
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer wrote to President Barack Obama to appeal for an extension of the border security mission of the National Guard along the US southwest border, her office revealed Tuesday.
ICE Visa Security Program Hampered By Inconsistencies, GAO Says – HSToday
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not consistently implemented an initiative to scrutinize US visa applicants and still has not expanded the program to many high-risk countries, warned a recent report from congressional investigators.
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has been making numerous public appearances throughout the country. I applaud Secretary Napolitano’s efforts communicating with the public, but what I do not understand is that among her many domestic travel destinations, Napolitano has never visited the one place Arizona where DHS has made a major investment – the area where the “SBInet” technology has been deployed and is currently being used with great success.
EXCLUSIVE: Arizona Sheriff Cites Flood of Border Agents Confirming Feds’ No-Apprehension Policy – FoxNews.com An Arizona sheriff says he has been flooded with calls and emails of support from local and federal agents who back his claims that the U.S. Border Patrol has effectively ordered them to stop apprehending illegal immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexican border. […]
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