Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Biden on February 2, 2021. A political refugee born in Havana, Cuba, Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant confirmed to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.

5 days ago · Kristi Noem was sworn in as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on On January 25, 2025.

Feb 2, 2021 · Today, Alejandro Mayorkas was officially sworn in as the seventh Secretary of Homeland Security. Secretary Mayorkas took the oath this afternoon after the Senate voted to confirm him. As Secretary of Homeland Security, Mayorkas now leads the third largest federal department in the United States. (DHS Photo by Benjamin Applebaum/Released)

Jun 18, 2024 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and to streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers relating to high …

Jun 26, 2024 · Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks following an operational briefing in Tucson, Arizona. Good morning, and thank you very much for being here today. Three weeks ago, in the face of Congressional inaction, President Biden used his executive authority and suspended the entry of noncitizens across the southern border.

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Jun 28, 2024 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti.

Jun 4, 2024 · Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on President Biden’s Proclamation to suspend and limit entry of individuals at the southern border and the accompanying joint regulation of the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice.

Jan 30, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Marking the one-year anniversary of their 2023 Joint Statement, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton released the following updated joint statement on the cooperation between the United States and the …

Mar 31, 2021 · Good morning. I am Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security. It is an honor to be here with you today. Thank you, Professor, for the kind introduction. I am thankful that Hampton University, a historically Black university and recognized Center of Excellence in cybersecurity, has joined us for today’s event.