Tag: Department of Homeland Security

Biden Administration to Pause Deportations for 100 Days for Some: DHS

The Department of Homeland Security said the incoming administration is pausing deportations for some people for 100 days. The DHS said in a statement on Jan. 20 that for 100 days starting Jan. 22, it will “pause removals for certain noncitizens ordered deported to ensure we have a fair and effective immigration enforcement system focused on…


DHS Pausing Some Deportations for 100 Days

The Department of Homeland Security said the incoming administration is pausing deportations for some illegal immigrants for 100 days. The DHS said in a statement on Jan. 20 that for 100 days starting Jan. 22, it will “pause removals for certain noncitizens ordered deported to ensure we have a fair and effective immigration enforcement system focused…


Biden Administration to Pause Some Deportations for 100 Days: DHS

The Department of Homeland Security said the incoming administration is pausing deportations for some illegal immigrants for 100 days. The DHS said in a statement on Jan. 20 that for 100 days starting Jan. 22, it will “pause removals for certain noncitizens ordered deported to ensure we have a fair and effective immigration enforcement system focused…


DHS Secretary Nominee Alejandro Mayorkas Questioned by Senate Panel

Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, told the U.S. Senate panel of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he will work with both parties to secure the homeland, with his first commitment to executing Biden’s homeland security policies. The senators questioned Mayorkas about a variety of…


Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Resigns

Acting Homeland Secretary Chad Wolf will be resigning by the end of Monday, he said, citing recent court rulings over his appointment. “Effective at 11:59 p.m. today, I am stepping down as your Acting Secretary. I am saddened to take this step, as it was my intention to serve the Department until the end of…