Dhs news on immigration

Here are some recent news updates from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to immigration:

Recent Developments:

  1. Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Expansion: On January 21, 2023, DHS announced the expansion of the MPP program, which requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the United States. The expansion will apply to individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
  2. Public Charge Rule: On January 20, 2023, DHS announced a final rule revising the public charge rule, which determines whether an immigrant is likely to become a public charge based on their use of certain government benefits. The new rule aims to clarify the process and reduce confusion.
  3. Border Security: On January 18, 2023, DHS announced the deployment of additional resources to the U.S.-Mexico border to address the surge in migrant apprehensions. This includes the deployment of 600 additional Border Patrol agents, 100 additional Customs and Border Protection officers, and 100 additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
  4. Asylum Processing: On January 13, 2023, DHS announced the launch of a new asylum processing system, which aims to reduce the backlog of asylum cases and improve the efficiency of the process.

Recent Statistics:

  1. Apprehensions at the Border: According to DHS, there were 164,000 migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2022, a 12% increase from the previous month.
  2. Asylum Cases: As of December 2022, there were over 1.2 million pending asylum cases in the United States, according to DHS.
  3. Deportations: According to ICE, there were 123,000 deportations in fiscal year 2022, a 14% decrease from the previous year.

Upcoming Events:

  1. Immigration Reform: The Biden administration has announced plans to introduce comprehensive immigration reform legislation in the coming weeks. The bill is expected to address issues such as border security, asylum processing, and a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.
  2. DHS Budget: The Biden administration has submitted its budget request for fiscal year 2024, which includes funding for immigration enforcement and border security initiatives.

Recent Statements:

  1. Secretary Mayorkas: On January 20, 2023, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that the department is working to address the root causes of migration and to improve the efficiency of the asylum process.
  2. ICE Director: On January 18, 2023, ICE Director Tae D. Johnson stated that the agency is focused on enforcing immigration laws and protecting national security, while also working to address the humanitarian needs of migrants.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most recent information. For the latest news and updates from DHS, I recommend visiting the official DHS website or following reputable news sources.