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This Election Day, the Department of Homeland Security is committed to ensuring that only American voters decide American elections.
"Voting is a sacred right afforded to every American and we at DHS are proud to defend that right from any foreign influence that would seek to compromise it," says Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf explains the importance of patience in waiting for election results:
"Rest assured however our partners at the state & local level are working around the clock to make sure each vote is counted properly, but it's important to recognize this process may require time."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf lays out what the federal government has done to secure election day:
"We began laying the groundwork to secure this year’s election long ago by engaging in an unprecedented level of effort across the U.S. government with our state, local, and private sector partners."
#Protect2020 #ElectionDay
"Let me be clear: Our election infrastructure is resilient, and we have no indications that a foreign actor has succeeded in compromising or affecting the actual votes cast in this election." - Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf on Election Security #Protect2020
"Our top priority at Department of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is to ensure American voters decide American elections."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf provides an update on #ElectionSecurity #Protect2020
https://bit.ly/3jVs7gT
Tune in at 8:30 AM EST to hear from Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Director Chris Krebs for an update on #ElectionSecurity efforts.
Watch live: http://bit.ly/360HbVj #Protect2020
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher Krebs ...
The Trump administration puts American workers first.
“This new rule incentivizes hiring Americans, rather than allow for loopholes, particularly as the economy continues to rebuild and flourish in the aftermath of COVID-19.” https://bit.ly/2HRoUS5
Years ago, news stories began to surface about qualified American workers being forced to train their less-expensive foreign replacements. Those stories seemed too absurd and flat-out un-American to be real, but, in fact, it was happening. In some cases, employees were forced to go through a humilia...
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf warns about the dangerous polices calling to stop construction and dismantle the effective border wall system.
"Let me be crystal clear: each of these measures would endanger the lives of the Border Patrol and Americans across this country."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf responds to critics:
"The many miles of border wall system exists because of the will and the vision of President Trump, and the dedication and hard work of the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters."
We must put politics aside and support our law enforcement and our Border Patrol. The wall system is a fundamental national security asset critical to the efforts of thousands of Border Patrol agents working tirelessly to secure our border.
They said it couldn’t be done…
They tried to block it
They tried to spin it
They tried to hide the truth
They were wrong. 400 times and counting.
DHS has a long history of working closely with sheriffs across the board. Arizona Sheriff’s Association has stood by us and we are proud to stand with them in defense of our Homeland and in support of our shared mission.
Chief of the US Border Patrol explains how the new border wall system has made border communities safer in both the United States AND Mexico.
DHS has made key reforms to our legal immigration system in order to protect American workers.
The Trump administration is continuing to implement common sense immigration policies at record speed to secure our borders and enforce our laws.
More on #DHSImmigrationWins: https://bit.ly/3lK9TQw
Four years ago, President Trump was elected with a mandate from the American people:
✅ Secure our borders
✅ Fix our immigration system
✅ Keep Americans safe by upholding the rule of law
This week, Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf discusses how the Trump Administration is taking decisive action to support our law enforcement officers and keep American communities safe.
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf's full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3meD1zL
The Department will always have the backs of our law enforcement officers. Together, we will protect America from those who wish to destroy our cities, our communities, and our way of life.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is stopping the flow of deadly drugs from pouring into America -- seizing nearly 830,000 pounds of drugs in FY20. https://bit.ly/349z3lL
The launch of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking represents the investment of resources, attention, and time by the Trump Administration to combat and dismantle all forms of human trafficking. https://bit.ly/3kbxsl0
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launched a new video from CISA Director and a new web resource to help you get the facts about the election process and avoid falling prey to disinformation campaigns.
Learn to distinguish rumors from reality: https://www.cisa.gov/rumorcontrol
#Protect2020
Mis- and Disinformation can undermine public confidence in the electoral process, as well as in our democracy. A message from the CISA Director.
Sanctuary policies put public safety at risk.
Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to protect communities by taking criminal aliens off the streets despite dangerous efforts by local officials to shield these criminals. https://bit.ly/3o8At80
As part of the Trump administration’s commitment to combat human trafficking, DHS announces the launch of a Department-wide Center for Countering Human Trafficking. https://bit.ly/3kbxsl0
Each new mile of border wall provides the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the tools they need to protect America. #SecureOurBorder
The Trump administration continues to combat China’s brutal practice of forced labor.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained a shipment originating in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region suspected to have been manufactured using forced labor.
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport detained a shipment containing 32 cartons of women’s leather gloves suspected to have been manufactured using forced labor.
ICYMI: Second largest border meth bust in history – estimated worth $7.2 million:
◼️ 3,014 lbs of methamphetamine
◼️ 64 lbs of heroin
◼️ 29 lbs of fentanyl powder
◼️ nearly 37 lbs of fentanyl pills
More info: https://bit.ly/2SPQmSn
Sanctuary laws tie the hands of law enforcement officials, protects criminal aliens, and puts Americans in danger. https://bit.ly/2G4oveF
Smugglers continue to endanger the people they exploit for profit.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents averted another human smuggling attempt after thirteen illegal aliens were found sealed in cardboard boxes.
Releasing criminals back into America’s cities puts our citizens at risk.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/declined-detainer-update-los-angeles-county
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement transferred 59 convicted criminal aliens to complete their drug sentences in their home country. https://bit.ly/36p6rXd
The Trump admin is putting America first by protecting American workers.
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Labor is combating the use of H-1B workers serving as a low-cost replacement for otherwise qualified American workers.
bit.ly/2GFt52L
CBP Narcotic Detector Dog Bruno helped U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stop yet another shipment of dangerous drugs from reaching our communities.
Bruno sniffed out 15 pounds of methamphetamine, with a street value of approximately $230,400. https://bit.ly/36aAfXH
We all have a role to play in working toward a safer, more secure, and more resilient cyber world.
This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we are raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
#BeCyberSmart
Smugglers continue to endanger the lives of individuals they exploit by placing them in compromising, enclosed places without regard of human life.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped another large human smuggling attempt north of Laredo.
LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Cotulla Station assigned to the U.S.
Each new mile of border wall decreases the number of drugs and crime pouring into American cities. We are now at 341 miles of new border wall system!
Creating a strong partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies allows Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify & remove criminal aliens from our streets, including gang members, sex offenders, and murders.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-publishes-monthly-report-enforcement-actions-due-cooperative-agreements-0
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This Election Day, the Department of Homeland Security is committed to ensuring that only American voters decide American elections. "Voting is a sacred right afforded to every American and we at DHS are proud to defend that right from any foreign influence that would seek to compromise it," says Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf explains the importance of patience in waiting for election results: "Rest assured however our partners at the state & local level are working around the clock to make sure each vote is counted properly, but it's important to recognize this process may require time."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf lays out what the federal government has done to secure election day: "We began laying the groundwork to secure this year’s election long ago by engaging in an unprecedented level of effort across the U.S. government with our state, local, and private sector partners." #Protect2020 #ElectionDay
"Let me be clear: Our election infrastructure is resilient, and we have no indications that a foreign actor has succeeded in compromising or affecting the actual votes cast in this election." - Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf on Election Security #Protect2020
"Our top priority at Department of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is to ensure American voters decide American elections." Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf provides an update on #ElectionSecurity #Protect2020 https://bit.ly/3jVs7gT
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf warns about the dangerous polices calling to stop construction and dismantle the effective border wall system. "Let me be crystal clear: each of these measures would endanger the lives of the Border Patrol and Americans across this country."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf responds to critics: "The many miles of border wall system exists because of the will and the vision of President Trump, and the dedication and hard work of the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters."
They said it couldn’t be done… They tried to block it They tried to spin it They tried to hide the truth They were wrong. 400 times and counting.
Chief of the US Border Patrol explains how the new border wall system has made border communities safer in both the United States AND Mexico.
Four years ago, President Trump was elected with a mandate from the American people: ✅ Secure our borders ✅ Fix our immigration system ✅ Keep Americans safe by upholding the rule of law This week, Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf discusses how the Trump Administration is taking decisive action to support our law enforcement officers and keep American communities safe. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf's full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3meD1zL
Administrator of the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency warns those in the path of #Sally: Heed the directions of local & state emergency managers; stay out of the water. Don't drive in water. Turn around, don't drown.
We stand — ready to rise and ready to face the next challenge that threatens our homeland.
If your area has been hit by Hurricane Laura and you're in a safe place, stay in your home and don't go out sightseeing. "You put yourself, your family at risk, and you put first responders at risk," FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor explains.
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is leaning forward with our federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners in response to Hurricane Laura. Before landfall last night FEMA mobilized supplies and response teams to support a state managed, locally executed response. The Department of Homeland Security assets will continue to focus on protecting life, safety and security.
Acting Secretary Chad Wolf: Thank you to the men and women of FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency at the helm of the federal response to #coronavirus, who are getting critical supplies to the front lines & much more. FEMA is fighting this crisis every day and everywhere. I couldn't be more honored to lead such fine, dedicated Americans.
Are your grocery store shelves full? Thank a truck driver and a CBP officer! In just a week of restrictions on nonessential travel, CBP reported a 13% increase in commercial traffic across our borders, while travel plummeted. DHS is keeping our vital supply chains open.
"By the men and women we honor today, we are reminded that our department was born as a result of this act of terrorism. It is our origin story." Wednesday, Acting Sec. Kevin McAleenan led a vigil honoring those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. #PatriotDay #NeverForget
How well do you pay attention to your surroundings? Watch the video to find out and share with your friends to see how they do. “If You See Something, Say Something®”
How well do you pay attention to your surroundings? Take this #seesaychallenge and find out. “If You See Something, Say Something®” #seesay #protectyoureveryday
CBP Deputy Commissioner Vitiello hosts a press briefing on the border wall.
Secretary Nielsen is speaking at the 2018 Digital Forum on terrorism prevention in Palo Alto, California.
The U.S. Coast Guard is breaking open the icy Hudson River this morning in the NY Harbor to free vessels.
As you travel, shop, and gather together to celebrate the holiday season, we ask you to stay alert. While we are not aware of any specific, credible threats at this time, the recent attempted attack in New York is a reminder that we must remain vigilant. You play a critical role in keeping our nation and our neighborhoods safe. So if you see something suspicious, or notice behavior that doesn’t seem quite right, say something. Contact local law enforcement. Tell them who and what you saw, where and when you saw it, and why it seemed suspicious. Hopefully, it’s nothing. But maybe, it could save your life. Help us make the holidays safer. If you see something, say something.
Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Secretary Ben Carson and Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello host a press conference in Puerto Rico on Hurricane Maria recovery.
Secretary Nielsen is live with Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Baltimore on the Administration's efforts to combat MS-13.
Earlier today, Acting Secretary Duke testified before the Homeland Security Committee. WATCH:
This morning, we welcome #newuscitizens in honor of #constitutionday at the US National Archives.
Happening Now: Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly discusses the threats we face and the workforce carrying out the #DHSMission to keep our homeland safe and secure.
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