WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security is offering $1,000 stipends and free airfare to immigrants who deport themselves The proposal released on May 5 enhances the department’s previous encouragement to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. to announce their intention to leave on the Customs and Border Protection’s CBP Home App The department estimates that paying the fee for voluntary deportations would be much less expensive than the current average of $17,121 to arrest “If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement President Donald Trump told reporters May 5 at the White House that courts have made it very difficult to deport immigrants but that he hopes the Supreme Court will eventually side with the administration Trump said migrants who deport themselves could receive some money get "a beautiful flight back to where they came from" and have the chance to return to the U.S they're going to be taken out of our country," Trump said in the Oval Office "And they will never get a path to come back in An incentive is that migrants agreeing to voluntary deportation will be less of a priority for detention and removal ahead of their planned departures adding that participation in the program may preserve the option for a migrant to re-enter the U.S we're going to work with them so that maybe someday if they're the kind of people that we want in our [country] industrious people that could love our country," Trump said The Homeland Security department said that the offer of travel assistance has already been successful An immigrant who entered the country without authorization received a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras and more tickets have been booked for others in the coming weeks (This story has been updated with more information.) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release that it’s also paying for travel assistance and that those people who use an app called CBP Home to tell the government that they plan to return home will be “deprioritized” for detention and removal by immigration enforcement safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,” Secretary Kristi Noem said “DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App.” The department said it had already paid for a plane ticket for one migrant to return home to Honduras from Chicago and said more tickets have been booked for this week and next Trump has made immigration enforcement and the mass deportation of immigrants in the U.S While the Republican administration is pushing Congress for a massive increase in resources for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department responsible for removing people from the country, it’s also pushing people in the country illegally to “self-deport.” It has coupled this self-deportation push with television ads threatening action against people in the U.S. illegally and social media images showing immigration enforcement arrests and migrants being sent to a prison in El Salvador. The Trump administration has often portrayed self-deportation as a way for the migrants to preserve their ability to return to the U.S. someday. But Aaron Reichlen-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, which advocates for immigrants, said there’s a lot for migrants to be cautious about in this latest offer from Homeland Security. He said it’s often worse for people to leave the country and not fight their case in immigration court, especially if they’re already in removal proceedings. He said if migrants are in removal proceedings and don’t show up in court they can automatically get a deportation order and leaving the country usually counts as abandoning many applications for relief including asylum applications. And Homeland Security is not indicating that it is closely coordinating this push to get migrants to self-deport with the immigration courts so that there are no repercussions for people in immigration court if they leave, he said. Subscribe to our free News Alerts newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. “People’s immigration status is not as simple as this makes it out to be,” Reichlen-Melnick said He questioned where Homeland Security would get the money and the authorization to make these payments and suggested the payments are necessary because the administration is not able to arrest and remove as many people as it has promised so it has to encourage people to do it on their own “They’re not getting their numbers,” he said As part of it’s self-deportation effort, the Trump administration has transformed an app that had been used by the Biden administration to allow nearly 1 million migrants to schedule appointments to enter the country into a tool to help migrants return home. Under the Biden administration it was called CBP One, and now it’s dubbed CBP Home. Homeland Security said so far “thousands” of migrants have used the app to self-deport. The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. Our teams in over 100 countries tell the world's stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting. by ALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 to self-deport through the CBP Home App as the Trump administration continues to push its mass deportation agenda Secretary Kristi Noem called it the "best safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest." "DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App," she added The department said it is a 70% savings for U.S taxpayers and the safest option for law enforcement The first illegal alien has already utilized the travel assistance and returned to Honduras "An illegal alien that the Biden Administration allowed into our country recently utilized the program to receive a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras," the release stated the DHS said illegal aliens submitting an intent to voluntarily self-deport through the app will be deprioritized for detention and removal ahead of their departure as long as they demonstrate they are making meaningful strides in completing that departure The university administration decided to award an honorary doctorate to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and invited her to give a commencement speech May 10, bringing politics to the campus. In response, students have planned a rally on graduation day opposing the former South Dakota governor and the Trump administration and expect protesters from across southeast South Dakota to join them. They want to speak out against the federal government’s immigration policies, which are being implemented with Noem’s oversight, on behalf of peers who fear for their legal status. They also are expected to protest Noem’s anti-LGBTQ+ actions during her time as governor. Some students and faculty also said they thought the honorary degree was too high an honor to bestow upon her. Among Dakota State students, many are unsure if they should join the objections or stay quiet to avoid the kind of punishments suffered by students at more outspoken colleges. “The atmosphere is tense,” humanities instructor Daniel Spencer said. “Students are afraid of making their voices heard.” Students studying in its renowned cybersecurity program have traditionally been hesitant to take political stances because they fear potential blowback when they later seek government and private sector jobs. The school’s location in Madison, a small town about an hour’s drive northwest of Sioux Falls, also is a factor. “Many of our students are from rural South Dakota, and there’s a bit of an unwillingness to confront authority,” professor emeritus Dale Droge said. “We don’t have very many students in the political sciences or history where they might be thinking about these more civil rights kind of actions.” Hundreds of international students who attend Dakota State and haven’t yet been affected by recent Homeland Security actions are weighing their participation options. The agency had terminated the legal status of more than 1,000 international students before reversing course and outlining a new policy for those terminations. “I have international students coming to me from outside of the senate, across campus, who expressed to me that they don’t want to get involved in any of this because they have fears of getting their visas revoked,” said Anden Wieseler, a Dakota State junior and student senate vice president. The school selected Noem because she was an “unwavering champion of Dakota State” during her time as governor, university spokesperson Andrew Sogn said in a written statement to the Associated Press. Noem, who received a political science degree from South Dakota State University, supported Dakota State’s cybersecurity initiatives and helped secure millions of dollars in funding, cementing the school’s standing as a national cybersecurity leader, Sogn said. “She was asked to share remarks with DSU’s graduates based on her distinguished and groundbreaking career in public service, and her many efforts to support the citizens of the state of South Dakota and the nation,” Sogn said. Noem’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Dakota State President José-Marie Griffiths nominated Noem to receive an honorary doctorate, though the university declined to provide details of the offer. The general faculty and student senate voted against the nomination, with only one of the 15 student senators voting in favor of the nomination, Wiesler said. “There is a fear among a lot of the international student body on speaking on this matter, just a result of the current political climate,” said Tyler Sprik, a freshman and student senator. “That’s part of the reason me and several other senators have become so involved — it’s because a lot of our colleagues can’t.” Faculty members also are apprehensive to share their opinions publicly. Some said the administration discouraged them from speaking to media and joining student rallies. Some cited President Trump’s heightened scrutiny on higher education as reason for caution. Other students said they feared reprisal from the administration and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they didn’t want to jeopardize their jobs. Sogn said that faculty members are welcome to speak with the media. South Dakota faculty are afforded fewer protections than in other states due to a 2020 state law outlawing faculty unions at public colleges. Droge is troubled by the reluctance to speak out. “It is very concerning to me that we’ve reached a point in not just Dakota State, but in so many institutions that people are afraid to speak freely even on issues like this of free speech and principles and ethics,” Droge said. “These things aren’t against the university in any way, but it’s about allowing people to speak their minds freely.” Some faculty members also said having a high-profile figure at commencement may take attention away from the graduates. “The biggest chatter I’ve heard from students and other faculty is first and foremost concern that there will be a disruption to the commencement, which we all feel is so important to the students that are there,” said Stephen Krebsbach, a computer science professor. Still, many students are preparing for the rally. “The students’ attitude is clear. No honor for Noem. Give commencement back to the graduates and listen to us,” Sprik said. Politics California World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map An official website of the United States government The Office of University Programs (OUP) supports efforts to cultivate the future homeland security science and engineering workforce through the Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) initiative S&T welcomes students from across the U.S and its territories to the ten-week HS-POWER internship program that is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students in the science engineering and mathematics fields and political and social sciences Application times are between September – December View the HS-POWER Fact Sheet for more information https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology 2025Photo: Motortion / iStock / Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new initiative offering $1,000 stipends to illegal immigrants who choose to self-deport aims to reduce the costs associated with deportation by up to 70% and deporting an individual is currently $17,121 “If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App,” Noem said in a statement “This is the safest option for our law enforcement aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.” The program, accessed through the CBP Home App, provides financial and travel assistance for those willing to return to their home countries voluntarily Once their return is confirmed via the app The first successful use of this program involved an individual traveling from Chicago to Honduras with more departures planned in the coming weeks DHS emphasizes that self-deportation is a dignified and cost-effective method for illegal immigrants to leave the U.S Participation in the program may also preserve future opportunities for legal re-entry into the United States This initiative follows previous self-deportation programs, such as the 2008 Operation Self Departure, which had limited success. However, DHS hopes the financial incentive will encourage more participants this time. Newsweek reports that similar programs in other countries have had varying levels of success It was a gray April morning when 28-year-old Ely Rojas and his younger brothers were woken up by knocking on their front door They didn’t know who was outside their Boston apartment It turned out to be officials with the U.S Department of Homeland Security conducting a “welfare check” on Ely’s teenage brothers came to the United States from El Salvador over a year ago after their father abandoned them and their mother died of cancer They entered the United States at the Mexican border with a group of fellow migrants GBH News is using pseudonyms for the three brothers This type of unplanned visit from Homeland Security agents is a new development that’s left lawyers Oversight of immigrant minors who were unaccompanied when they first entered the country has typically been handled by the Office of Refugee Resettlement as outlined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 custodianship had been under the now defunct U.S Legal advocates say they’re worried the Homeland Security visits signal a return to law enforcement agencies with deportation authority managing immigrant child welfare and the tragic result can be the safety of the child,” said Wendy Young president of the legal advocacy group Kids in Need of Defense “Much of the activity that this administration is engaging in will drive children further underground and make them more vulnerable to child trafficking.” The Department of Homeland Security argues the visits are meant to identify and stop trafficking with a senior official claiming the Biden administration allowed unaccompanied children to be placed with sponsors who were “smugglers and sex traffickers.” “DHS is leading efforts to conduct welfare checks on these children to ensure that they are safe and not being exploited,” the official said in a statement that claims the department has reunited 6,000 unaccompanied immigrant children with a “relative or safe guardian.” Homeland Security officials didn’t respond to questions about whether those children were deported and whether social workers from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were involved with the welfare checks And the Office of Refugee Resettlement didn’t respond to requests for comment on whether the visits are part of a joint effort with Homeland Security An attorney for the family showed GBH News proof that prior to the check-in they’d taken part in more than a dozen required calls with the Office of Refugee Resettlement The calls help establish that immigrant children are enrolled in school who went to the Boston Police Department with his concerns “I asked if there was a problem I needed to address and they said that they don’t collaborate with ICE Juan and Jaime didn’t want to go to school “They’re worried because they’re aware of what has been happening lately — that people who are immigrants are being grabbed without reason “They’ve seen the videos where [ICE] knocks on doors Local service organizations that work with immigrants say there are more than 1,000 unaccompanied immigrant minors living in Massachusetts And they confirm that the Homeland Security welfare checks are becoming increasingly common vice president of Children and Families Services at Ascentria Care Alliance say the department recently called her to ask for assistance “It was a question from Homeland Security of we’d like to do these 'well visits.’ Can you gather people up who said her organization declined to share information “Our kids are not animals and cattle that we’re going to gather to be inspected,” she said The state’s Department of Children and Families declined to answer whether unaccompanied minors in their custody have been visited by Homeland Security agents But other organizations that work with immigrant children say they’ve gotten words of similar visits in Massachusetts and other nearby states Local immigration attorneys say they too have heard from clients who’ve been visited by Homeland Security they don’t have a search warrant or a judicial warrant or police order and they are not [state] Department of Children and Families workers so it’s kind of confusing on what kind of capacity they’re doing this,” said Karen Bobadilla a legal services group that works with unaccompanied minors “My understanding is that the officers doing this are willing to talk to the attorneys which is already great and is a win in my opinion,” said Bodabilla “because they could easily just go in and if they have the enforcement authority Other advocates note that while tracking unaccompanied immigrant children’s welfare is vital “We do believe it’s important that the federal government through the Office of Refugee Resettlement ensure that those children that have been released are safe that their well-being is protected,” said Young of KIND But she says it’s not a job for Homeland Security Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond (CBS12) — Authorities arrested a Jamaican national after she allegedly voted in the 2024 Florida Primary 52-year-old Jacqueline Dianne Wallace entered the U.S in December 2010 on a six-month tourism visa and never returned to Jamaica officials say Wallace fraudulently registered to vote using a community college computer network Wallace then cast her ballot for the 2024 Florida Presidential Primary in August Wallace was arrested by agents with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and investigators of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office See also: Pahokee woman accused of attacking ex-boyfriend with crowbar, attempting to run him over officials say Wallace could face up to five years in prison and would be subject to deportation The arrest was part of Operation Take Back America an initiative to repel illegal immigration and eliminate transnational criminal organizations A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with last week's theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse Mario Bustamante Leiva, 49, was arrested Saturday and charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and robbery, the Justice Department announced Monday Leiva was allegedly seen on surveillance footage sitting in a chair close to Noem at a nearby table, according to the DOJ in a document outlining the arrest He allegedly scooted his chair back closer to her purse bent down with a jacket over his arm and picked up her purse from the floor He then allegedly tossed Noem's driver's license before more footage shows him boarding and exiting a city bus and using her credit card to make food and alcohol purchases that totaled more than $200 "Thank you to @SecretService @ICEgov and our law enforcement partners for finding and arresting the criminal who stole my bag on Easter Sunday as I shared a meal with my family at a Washington DC restaurant," Noem said in a post on X Sunday Capital Burger declined to comment on the incident The Justice Department said Leiva is from Chile NPR has not been able to independently verify that claim Leiva also is a suspect in two other purse thefts that occurred in D.C in which a man used the same tactic of covering his hand with a jacket before retrieving the bags He allegedly used the two women's credit cards to make $900 in purchases Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued an immigration detainer against Leiva An immigration detainer instructs an agency to hold an undocumented suspect for an additional 48 hours after their release while it decides next steps did not immediately respond to a request for comment In an interview with officials from the Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service the DOJ said Leiva admitted using his feet to slide Noem's purse from under her table He told investigators he did not know who Noem was before he allegedly committed the crime Leiva appeared in Superior Court Monday in D.C for a fugitive warrant unrelated to the robberies The DOJ did not immediately respond to NPR's questions about the warrant Secret Service agents in Miami arrested a second suspect Sunday who is thought to be a participant in the D.C but is expected to be identified once charges are filed "After receiving information from Washington Miami Beach Police officers quickly implemented targeted patrols and located the defendant who was taken into custody without incident," Special Agent in Charge Rafael Barros said in a statement The second suspect is allegedly shown on surveillance footage with Leiva at a D.C where they allegedly used Noem's stolen credit cards to load money onto their transit cards The second suspect also is accused of using one of the cards to book a room at a Motel 6 in D.C. Leiva verified the identity of the second suspect and confirmed seeing him a few days prior to his own arrest The second suspect is also being held on an immigration detainer Become an NPR sponsor Print The Trump administration announced a plan Monday to try to ramp up the number of deportations: paying unauthorized immigrants $1,000 if they return to their home country voluntarily The Department of Homeland Security called the plan a “historic opportunity for illegal aliens,” noting in a news release that it would also pay for travel assistance Any immigrant who used the Customs and Border Protection Home App to inform the government that they plan to return home, the department said, would receive a $1,000 payment after the government had confirmed their return. “If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “This is the safest option for our law enforcement, aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers.” President Trump has made mass deportations — a key platform of his 2024 election campaign — a priority in his first three months in office. But so far, the actual number of immigrants deported under his Republican administration has slightly lagged the number deported under his predecessor, Democratic President Biden, as fewer immigrants are now attempting to cross the U.S. border. Hiroshi Motomura, a law professor at UCLA who specializes in American immigration and citizenship, said the U.S. is not the first nation to try to persuade immigrants to leave the country. Over the years, other countries, such as Germany and Japan, have offered financial incentives for immigrants to self-deport. “Some of the calculus is what you’re seeing now, which is it’s much cheaper to pay people to leave than it is to forcibly deport them,” Motomura said. Clearly, the Trump administration is looking for ways to up the number of deportations to match its campaign rhetoric, Motomura said. But he urged any immigrant considering whether to self-deport to consult with an attorney. Many immigrants have a potential legal pathway to stay — if they are married to a U.S. citizen or have a job offer or a claim of persecution in their home country — but may not have access to an attorney or the legal help to negotiate that pathway, Motomura said. “Self-deportation certainly is one way to get people to leave the country,” he said. “But the dilemma here, or the policy problem, is that they’re going to get people to leave the country who actually have a right to stay. … They’re asking people to make decisions in a vacuum of knowing what their rights are.” One order directs the attorney general and Homeland Security secretary to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that ‘obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.’ The Trump administration is promoting its incentives to immigrants who are in the country illegally to leave on their own as a “dignified way to leave the U.S.” — one that it says will have them deprioritized for detention or being picked up by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents if they demonstrate they’re making plans to depart Homeland Security also provoked controversy in legal circles by promoting its offer as a way for unauthorized immigrants to legally return to the U.S.: Self-deporting to re-enter the United States legally in the future.” Some immigration experts warned that this offered false promise “It is an incredibly cruel bit of deception for DHS to be telling people that if they leave they ‘will maintain the ability to return to the U.S. legally in the future,’ Aaron Reichlin-Melnick a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council “Despite DHS’s claims, leaving the country could impose SEVERE consequences for many people here currently without status, with a 10-year bar on reentry being a best-case scenario for most,” he added. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said immigrants who took advantage of the deal could “potentially come back the legal, right way and come back to live the American dream.” “This might put you in a better position,” she added, “because there’s documentation that you have decided to self deport.” Asked why immigrants should trust the Trump administration’s offer, McLaughlin said: “We’re giving you our word that we will give you this money and that you can leave today. It’s the safest way. You will not be arrested, you will not be detained, and we will give you that free flight.” Motomura said the idea that immigrants who self-deport would have a better chance of returning to live in the U.S. legally stemmed from the fact that there are some negative consequences to a formal order of removal: “It limits when you can come back,” he said, “and it may limit your ability to access other immigration related benefits.” But ultimately, Motomura said, any benefit of self-deportation would depend on the individual: an immigrant who left the U.S. after being in the country without status for 180 days could not come back for three years, he noted, and an immigrant who left the U.S. after being in the country for a year could not come back for 10 years. He added that while an immigrant who was in the country without status for a shorter period of time, such as two weeks for example, could be better off leaving on their own rather than being subject to a formal deportation order, such situations were less typical. The Trump administration is also pitching its plan as a deal for American taxpayers. “Even with the cost of the stipend, it is projected that the use of CBP Home will decrease the costs of a deportation by around 70 percent,” the Department of Homeland Security said in its release, noting that it costs more than $17,000, on average, to arrest, detain and remove an unauthorized immigrant. Homeland Security said that an immigrant in the U.S. illegally recently used the program to receive a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras, and that additional plane tickets have been booked for the next few weeks. Jenny Jarvie is a national correspondent for the Los Angeles Times based in Atlanta. By Tony GarciaPublished: May 2025 at 2:03 PM CDT|Updated: 22 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - Multiple immigrant rights groups gathered outside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) building in Trinity Hills on Sunday afternoon to protest what they believe was a multi-agency operation to detain non-citizens in Antioch the night before witnesses observed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents working with the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol to pull over and detain individuals driving in the Antioch area Saturday night They claim several people were taken into custody after these traffic stops along Harding Place Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. Outside of the DHS Nashville headquarters on Sunday protesters spoke out against the alleged detention as MNPD’s helicopter circled the sky above One participant told an arriving MNPD officer to find a less shameful line of work go find a different job,” the woman said to the officer through the patrol vehicle window glass when you swore up and down you wouldn’t,” at the same patrol car The crowd voiced its concern over MNPD’s alleged involvement in any ICE operations given the belief that MNPD would not be assisting in any raids or detentions Organizers are calling on Mayor Freddie O’Connell and MNPD Chief John Drake to address the city’s involvement in the alleged detentions A spokesperson for MNPD denied the department had any involvement in the alleged detentions on Saturday night in Antioch Efforts to reach the THP or DHS for comment have been unsuccessful Under the Immigration and Nationality Act must carry their registration or receipt card at all times and have it in their personal possession the federal law states that person “shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than 30 days WASHINGTON – Under Secretary Noem’s leadership Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is working relentlessly to remove criminals and sexual predators from American communities ICE New York City and Memphis placed immigration detainers on two criminal illegal aliens accused of heinous crimes.  He was apprehended by Border Patrol and was turned over to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and then placed with a sponsor in Memphis He was issued a final order of removal in 2022.   ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Martinez.  an alien who illegally entered the country multiple times dating back to 1998 was arrested in New York City and has been charged with rape and grand larceny for raping a corpse on the subway near Whitehall Street Station in Manhattan.  On April 30 ICE New York City lodged an immigration detainer against Rojas.  “With impunity open border policies have allowed violent criminal aliens to terrorize America’s towns and cities,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia Mclaughlin “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership ICE is working around the clock to remove the worst of the worst from our communities If you are here illegally and break the law Mahdawi spoke to the media after being released and vowed to keep advocating for Palestinian causes Cameroonian businessman Kingsley Pungong built an international talent management agency to propel African footballers to the world’s best leagues while Tanzanian former beauty queen Faraja Nyalandu's innovation in education technology provides learning resources beyond her country’s borders The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $5,000 "baby bonus" to entice Americans to have more children Fareed explores whether a government can really persuade people to procreate — and why it would want to Tensions are high between India and Pakistan after a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 26 people Fareed speaks to the Brookings Institution’s Tanvi Madan about this latest escalation between the two nuclear-armed rival nations '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" (WJAR) — Several federal officials arrested a Fall River man who allegedly is in the country illegally Officers with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security assisted in an arrest of a man who faces charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Authorities have not revealed the name of the man now encompasses the following programs:  Oklahoma School Security Institute (OSSI) National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security also oversees the coordination of homeland security efforts within the State of Oklahoma; provides staff support to the Governor’s various security and preparedness committees and working groups; develops comprehensive training programs on homeland security issues; and serves as a resource to the public and local agencies in homeland security efforts and Recover to Incidents of Terrorism Involving WMDs and All-Hazard Events *Please do not contact OKOHS regarding immigration or customs related issues As part of a push to highlight immigration enforcement efforts during President Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office the Department of Homeland Security said it had arrested an eye-popping number of undocumented immigrants: 151,000 "These numbers have already surpassed the entirety of Fiscal Year 2024, and we're just 100 days into this administration," the department stated in a press release on Monday. RELATED STORY | Numbers show no mass deportation of migrants, despite Trump immigration crackdown the number from DHS had jumped to 158,000 arrests DHS did not respond to questions about how it arrived at those figures Experts who've tracked immigration enforcement for years doubt the arrests are anywhere near that high "For the agency to hit 158,000 arrests in 100 days would mean that you'd have to see double the level of ICE arrests that we are seeing now more than twice the amount of arrests that ICE is actually carrying out," said Aaron Reichlin-Melnick senior fellow at the American Immigration Council "That would be a level of ICE arrests inside the nation that we've never seen in history." In its own news release, ICE said it had made 66,463 arrests in President Trump's first 100 days RELATED STORY | How the US deported suspected gang members, triggering a legal battle That figure aligns with ICE data reviewed by Scripps News in a spreadsheet maintained for Congress which shows more than 70,000 immigrants booked into detention centers so far this year averaging more than the Biden administration but not as many as during the Obama presidency or Trump's first term in office President Donald Trump wants to boost the nation's border security budget by nearly $44 billion The proposal would raise the Department of Homeland Security budget by two-thirds to $107 billion The one-time funding surge would enable DHS to pay for the president's planned deportation campaign, build border fencing, modernize the Coast Guard fleet and enhance Secret Service operations, according to the proposal The proposal would at the same time cut funding for programs that support vulnerable migrants or make investments in migrants' home countries to create the economic and security conditions that would encourage them to remain It cuts or eliminates funding for programs that resettle refugees provide emergency shelter to migrants and for USAID the State Department entity that funded programs overseas The president's proposal is a request; Congress holds the power of the purse to appropriate money to fund the government Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S Customs and Border Protection – two agencies that are key to Trump's deportation and border security agenda have consistently felt underfunded for the missions they are allocated with," said Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh associate policy analyst with the nonpartisan Migration Policy Instititute ICE has said it doesn’t have the resources to do it." More: Trump has cracked down on immigration and the border. At what cost? The proposed injection of funds could pay for additional staffing or ICE charter flights for deportations But it doesn't erase all the obstacles; ICE has for years tried to boost staffing but has struggled to recruit and hire "The money can get at some of the problems but it's important to note there are still many hurdles for the administration to carry out deportations at the scale they are seeking to," she said WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security released a Homeland Security Investigations’ Combined Intelligence Unit (CIU) Investigative Referral report on Kilmar Abrego Garcia The report details the traffic stop encounter that led law enforcement officers to suspect Abrego Garcia of involvement in human trafficking The documents also reveal that law enforcement confirmed Abrego Garcia to be a Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang member Abrego Garcia was stopped by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for speeding the encountering officer noted eight other individuals in the vehicle leading the encountering officer to suspect this was a human trafficking incident all the passengers gave the same home address as the subject's home address Abrego Garcia pretended to speak less English than he was capable of and attempted to put the encountering officer off-track by responding to questions with questions When asked what relationship he had with the registered owner of the vehicle Abrego Garcia replied that the owner of the vehicle is his boss “Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a MS-13 gang member The facts reveal he was pulled over with eight individuals in a car on an admitted three-day journey from Texas to Maryland with no luggage,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin The media’s sympathetic narrative about this criminal illegal gang member has completely fallen apart We hear far too much about the gang members and criminals’ false sob stories and not enough about their victims.” The encountering officer decided not to cite the subject for driving infractions but gave him a warning citation for driving with an expired driver's license Abrego Garcia’s driver's license was a MD "Limited Term Temporary” license The encountering officer gathered names of other occupants in the vehicle but could not read their handwriting The officer did not pursue further information due to no citation being issued the Prince Georges County Police Gang Unit validated Abrego Garcia as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Gang   “The New York Times refused to mention anywhere in its 400-word story on the monstrous rape of a corpse on the NYC subway that the depraved perpetrator is an ILLEGAL alien," DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X Sunday. “Why not report the facts, @nytimes?" “Our story does not include details on immigration status as neither the police nor ICE had disclosed it.” Camera-ready Noem has earned the nickname “ICE Barbie” for dolling up and posing for photo ops in front of detained migrants and during raids Rojas was arrested after police alleged he approached the dead or dying body of Jorge Gonzalez on an R train parked at Whitehall Station in the financial district on April 8 Rojas allegedly then stifled through Gonzalez’s pockets to try and rob him before the alleged rape The Times reported that he lives in Brooklyn and has no criminal record Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here Corbin Bolies is a media reporter for The Daily Beast he previously served as a breaking news reporter for the Beast and worked as a reporter for Gainesville's local NPR affiliate WUFT You can reach him at corbin.bolies@thedailybeast.com We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at info@TheDerrick.com or call us at 814-676-7444 The Texas Senate on Thursday approved a proposal that would create a homeland security division within the state’s Department of Public Safety to focus on immigration enforcement organized crime and protecting the state’s infrastructure from security risks If passed into law, Senate Bill 36 would make Texas’ immigration enforcement efforts a permanent part of the state’s criminal justice system will now go before the state House of Representatives Texas legislators have plowed more than $11 billion into Operation Lone Star Greg Abbott’s ongoing border crackdown that deployed state police and Texas National Guard along the state’s nearly 1,300 miles of border with Mexico launched shortly after Joe Biden’s presidency began also paid to build sections of border wall deploy miles of razor wire along the Rio Grande and open facilities to house National Guard troops and process apprehended migrants migrant apprehensions at the border began to drop last year after Biden created programs that allowed people to enter the U.S legally and have reached historically small numbers since President Trump took office and shut down asylum claims by migrants But even more enforcement is needed, said state Sen. Tan Parker He added that the state needs its own homeland security office because it would “safeguard our border “It strikes the right balance between providing for our security and respecting the roles of our local and federal partners,” Parker said Some Democrats questioned why the state needs its own Homeland Security Division if the federal Department of Homeland Security is already responsible for protecting the country’s infrastructure and curtailing illegal immigration “Are everyday Texans the target of these folks, or who is the target of this new Homeland Security Division?” asked Sen. José Menendez Parker said the intent is not to create more policing of Texas residents but to centralize the Department of Public Safety’s functions into one division that could help streamline intelligence Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick designated SB 36 among his top priorities for the legislative session “By creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS we can centralize vital homeland security operations within DPS resulting in a better prepared and protected Texas,” Patrick said in a statement after the bill was passed According to a fiscal report on the bill, SB 36 would allow the state to hire 23 full time employees for the new division, which could cost $7 million by August 2027. Tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival Texas’ breakout ideas and politics event happening Nov TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase Choose an amount or learn more about membership The Homeland Security Program focuses on protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure and populace from terrorism and natural disasters.  Graduates will be equipped to address complex security challenges and contribute to the safety and resilience of their community and nation John’s University focuses on protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure and populace from terrorism an unparalleled working relationship has developed between various levels of government Our program offers a solution-oriented approach exploring these essential partnerships and providing a deep understanding of the complex issues in the homeland security field you'll gain a comprehensive education that prepares you for a dynamic and impactful career in homeland security John’s University for an unparalleled education in Homeland Security and become a key player in safeguarding our future We are here to answer any questions you may have about the Homeland Security program and admission process.   [email protected] Our program provides a comprehensive and diverse curriculum designed to offer a professional edge in both the managerial and technological aspects of homeland and organizational security Dive into critical topics such as terrorism Specialize your education by choosing one of our five focused tracks: A minor in Homeland Security is also available To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security (Intelligence Track) major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security (National Security Track) To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security (Organizational Security Track) To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security (Emergency Management Track) Develop Comprehensive Knowledge of Homeland Security Frameworks: Cultivate Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Enhance Leadership and Operational Skills: Internships in the Homeland Security Program provide outstanding opportunities for students to apply academic content in a practical Eligible juniors and seniors may earn three to six credits interning in various governmental security agencies and some of the most dynamic corporate security organizations in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area Students receive valuable experience while making important industry contacts which may lead to future career opportunities The homeland security field has been one of the fastest-growing industries in recent years Government and corporate-sector employers are turning to qualified security professionals to protect valuable resources You can prepare for an exciting career in this field through this Bachelor of Science degree program at St Offered through The Collins College of Professional Studies the Homeland Security Program prepares students for executive leadership careers in the homeland security sector John’s offers access to outstanding academic resources laboratories and our 1.7 million-volume University Library 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms a Starbucks Café and a full-service food court Check out the Homeland Security Simulation lab on the CCPS Centers and Laboratories page. This advanced classroom-based simulator immerses students in realistic scenarios involving natural and man-made disasters as well as critical incidents faced by the criminal justice system The Homeland Security Students Association at St John’s University bridges academic studies with real-world opportunities by sponsoring an array of interesting events and providing unique resources for all students interested in the homeland security field From dynamic guest presentations to memorable educational excursions the Homeland Security Students Association is a vital part of the educational experience at St The Collins College of Professional Studies offers membership in the following honor societies: For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice: Admission Office - Queens Campus718-990-2000[email protected] Continue your education with a Master of Professional Studies degree in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership. Continue your education with a Masters of Professional Studies degree in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership degree in Bankruptcy or Real Estate in as little as seven semesters Accelerate your path to law by pursuing a combined B.A./J.D The dual Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor program permits you to enter the St John’s University School of Law before completing your bachelor’s degree and to complete your academic training in six years earning an undergraduate degree from the College of Professional Studies and a Juris Doctor degree from St The Business Law minor encompasses all the laws that dictate how to form and run a business The minor deals with the collection of legal requirements around forming The Business Law minor also includes state and federal laws as well as administrative regulations.   The combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Criminal Justice and Sociology will allow you to develop these valuable skills and complete both degrees in just five years of full-time study The Associate Degree in Criminal Justice is uniquely designed as the first step towards earning the Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice It satisfies the education requirements of the New York Police Department and many other police departments Prepare for a dynamic career in the criminal justice system with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at St and practical internships at leading New York City agencies equipping graduates for success in both the public and private sectors.  John's offers a rigorous academic foundation in criminology and the skills to analyze crime-related data and research.  This program is designed to educate students on current leadership skills and trends in Homeland Security and Law Enforcement This innovative 78-credit program is designed to qualify candidates to fill mid- to high-level executive positions in government the public and private security industries diverse and talented students and a powerful network of successful alumni The minor in business law provides an introduction to the knowledge and competencies needed to deal with the legalities of running a business and to recognize the body of law that governs business and commerce program in Legal Studies and Sociology allows qualified students to simultaneously work toward the completion of a B.S The legal studies minor is appropriate for students who aspire to go to law school and is appropriate for students who aspire to work in the legal profession as paralegals.  Students who complete the legal studies minor are given a paralegal certificate Legal studies teaches foundational skills in the practice of law The AS/LLB allows students to complete two legal degrees in four years one of the most diverse places in the world and one of the five boroughs of New York City the global epicenter of real estate development John’s provides the perfect launching pad for a career in real estate law.  Why earn a Transnational Legal Practice LL.M degree is a great choice for internationally-trained lawyers and law students who plan to work in cross-border/transnational contexts Legal Studies is designed for one purpose: to prepare internationally-trained attorneys to pass the New York Bar Exam and gain admission to practice law in this unrivaled jurisdiction St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies This purchase is available as a free download with your MyC-SPAN account C-SPAN.org offers links to books featured on the C-SPAN networks to make it simpler for viewers to purchase them C-SPAN has agreements with retailers that share a small percentage of your purchase price with our network C-SPAN earns money from your qualifying purchases C-SPAN only receives this revenue if your book purchase is made using the links on this page Any revenue realized from this program goes into a general account to help fund C-SPAN operations Please note that questions regarding fulfillment or issues relating to your book orders should be directed to the Webmaster or administrator of the specific bookseller's site and are their sole responsibility MyC-SPAN users can download four Congressional hearings and proceedings under four hours for free each month There are three ways to set in and out points for a clip: Check your selection with the "Preview Clip" option If you are editing the times of an existing clip you may only set a start and end time within the original clip boundaries Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters A suspect was taken into custody without incident in Washington after an investigation by the U.S Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department according to Secret Service Washington Field Office Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool McCool called the suspect a “serial offender” and said there was no evidence Noem was targeted because of her position McCool said the investigation revealed evidence of potential device and credit card fraud The Metropolitan Police Department said the suspect was connected to two other purse thefts in Washington restaurants earlier this month through video evidence The suspect was charged with robbery for the other incidents The Secret Service is investigating the Noem theft and will present its findings in federal court There was no indication of criminal charges being filed against the suspect as of Sunday The Secret Service referred questions to the U.S which did not respond to emails seeking more information Noem thanked law enforcement agencies “for finding and arresting the criminal who stole my bag on Easter Sunday as I shared a meal with my family.” “This individual is a career criminal who has been in our country illegally for years,” Noem said in a prepared statement DHS did not immediately respond to an email requesting further detail on the suspect’s immigration status Martin told NBC another suspect was being sought Voting is open for the 2025 CyberScoop 50 awards SAN FRANCISCO – In her appearance at the RSAC 2025 Conference, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke about getting CISA back to its “core mission” of protecting federal networks and critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats.  Other cyber policy experts wonder how that is going to unfold with such concentration on cutting CISA’s workforce.  Congressional staffers and cybersecurity policy experts expressed deep concern about CISA during a panel discussion at the conference with particular attention given to the agency’s ongoing staffing reductions The comments came during a bigger discussion about efforts to build and retain a qualified cyber workforce in the face of growing threats budget constraints and political turbulence that the panel said threatens to further erode government cyber readiness minority staff director at the House Homeland Security Committee called the retention of CISA personnel the committee’s “top priority,” expressing concerns that the cuts over the first 100 days of the Trump administration could lead to the loss of institutional knowledge that has helped the cyber agency grow since its inception.  “We don’t want to lose any more workforce we don’t want to lose any more authorities we don’t want to lose any more programs,” Bergin said.  Bergin also noted that CISA’s expansion has not come from excessive federal spending but rather from the agency’s ongoing efforts to define and apply its mission since its creation in 2018 “Our view is that CISA has grown in a constructive way and has grown in a way that meets demand,” she said “It hasn’t started programs for program’s sake but rather programs have been initiated either in response to threat actors in response to vulnerabilities that we’ve seen in software in response to demand from their stakeholders.” She further signaled that the committee is conducting oversight into which programs are being affected and how these moves will impact the nation’s resilience to attacks Alexandra Seymour, staff director for the committee’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection subcommittee, stressed that on the whole, workforce development is a top priority for the 119th Congress. Seymour outlined legislative efforts such as the PIVOTT Act designed to rapidly train individuals through two-year programs at technical schools and community colleges incorporating skills-based exercises and internships.  the intent is to “train people quickly and at scale,” aiming for hands-on experience and subsequent placements in government service Seymour emphasized efforts by committee chairman Rep especially given the estimates of over 500,000 open cybersecurity positions nationwide Seymour described an acute challenge in recruiting talent across federal and local governments — a gap felt most sharply in regions responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure “The reason that that is really important to the chairman is that he thinks [regional talent] is the root of a lot of the issues that we see in cyberspace,” Seymour said “When you don’t have the right people with the right skills in the right places it’s really hard to be able to address these threats that are evolving really rapidly that are growing in sophistication and in number.” Seymour acknowledged persistent challenges: “We know that it’s a really big challenge We’re hopeful that we can really drive something forward … But there’s still a lot of work to do in that space.” A family has been left traumatized after ICE agents raided their northwest Oklahoma City home and seized many of their belongings though they were not the intended targets The incident comes as similar raids have ramped up across the United States sparking renewed debate over immigration enforcement and community safety a woman referred to as "Marisa" and her three daughters were treated like "criminals" when roughly 20 armed federal agents raided their rental home on April 24 She told KFOR the agents tore apart every inch of the house laptops and their life savings in cash as “evidence.” While the agents carried out the search warrant Marisa said the names listed on the document were not hers or her family’s but likely those of former tenants whose mail was still arriving at the address The family had moved to OKC from Maryland about two weeks earlier The woman told KFOR reporter Spencer Humphrey that the men identified themselves as federal agents working with U.S She said the agents would not leave a business card and she does not know whom to contact in order to retrieve her family's possessions Marshals Service told The Oklahoman that the law enforcement agency was not involved in the incident A spokeswoman for the FBI also said Tuesday she was uncertain of who the lead agency was involved in the raid and connected The Oklahoman with the Department of Homeland Security Related: Oklahoma City immigrant community fears 'collateral damage' of Trump's actions According to a senior Homeland Security official the agents were not mistaken in their raid on the home but admitted that previous residents were indeed who they were after "ICE was carrying out a court-authorized search warrant for a large-scale human smuggling investigation," the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement "The case has been accepted for federal prosecution in the Northern District of Oklahoma The search warrants included the location of an address where U.S The previous residents were the intended targets." "The investigation resulted in the indictment of eight Guatemalan nationals for their roles in smuggling illegal aliens into the United States Two of the eight indicted aliens have criminal convictions for narcotics possession More: Would OKC police help ICE enforce immigration law, deportations? City manager speaks out Raids like this are not the only raids happening in the nation In Florida, almost 800 people have been arrested in the first days of Operation Tidal Wave a multi-agency immigration crackdown in Florida The Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted photos of what the operation looks like on the grounds of Florida Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem let a warning out for all illegally occupying residents: “We’re coming for you.”  While ICE aims at detaining and arresting those who are illegally residing in the United States reports of citizens being questioned and falsely interrogated have come out since the early days of President Donald Trump’s administration shortly following President Trump’s inauguration and immediate first steps against immigrants the Navajo Nation President began encouraging individuals to carry IDs after seeing posts of Navajo citizens being detained by ICE “Whether they're state, federal, passport, if they have a tribal ID ... and I think that would include Certificate of Indian Blood,” Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General Kris Beecher said in January Members of the Navajo Nation who are born in the United States, much like all Native American tribes, are American citizens In Trump’s first 100 days in office, the White House boasted 139,000 deportations Given that the Trump administration sealed the Mexico-United States border within days of taking office arrests at the Southern border have slowed down Since taking office, there have been roughly 400 ICE deportation flights “It seems ICE would have needed to operate around double the number of charter flight deportations by air other than the 400 observed to date," Cartwright said "I just don’t find these numbers plausible unless DHS is including some amorphous estimate for self-deportations When asked by USA TODAY reporters, DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said their total includes removals by the U.S "We are confident in our numbers," she said and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (OHS) assists Commonwealth residents OHS also helps to identify and protect critical assets in Pennsylvania If you are a homeland security student or interested in disaster recovery careers attending a professional conference can be transformative I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) Conference in Orlando As a graduate student in the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership Master of Professional Studies program at St this experience enabled me to connect with industry experts The Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) Conferenceis the longest-running and most widely attended event focused on business continuity this conference brings together professionals from around the world to share insights The importance of the conference lies in its commitment to equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to protect organizations against evolving threats and disruptions.  This year’s conference theme revolved around building resilience through innovation Attendees included a wide range of professionals from the public and private sectors—homeland security specialists information technology disaster recovery experts I had the privilege of attending the DRJ Spring 2025 Conference as a recipient of the Student Attendee Scholarship which enabled me to engage directly with experts and innovators across the resilience field.  I attended the conference alongside Bernard A. Jones D.Sc. Associate Professor of Homeland Security and Program Director of the Homeland Security Doctor of Professional Studies Program at St who was also a featured speaker at the conference Jones is a certified business continuity and disaster recovery professional with more than 20 years of experience reviewing and managing business continuity and emergency management programs in the private sector His leadership and presence at the event underscored the vital connection between academic preparation and professional execution in the field of homeland security.  As a student and emerging professional, I was particularly eager to see how theoretical frameworks are applied in real-world crisis scenarios. I also took this opportunity to share the robust academic offerings and resources we have at St. John’s University, including our undergraduate and graduate programs and homeland security crisis simulation laboratory which are designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in this vital field.  One of the most eye-opening lessons I took away from the DRJ Spring 2025 Conference was how deeply embedded homeland security and disaster recovery are within the private sector this conference made it clear that resilience is also a top priority for major players in various private industries such as entertainment Many of the practitioners I had the privilege to meet and connect with are professionals leading continuity, crisis management, and risk programs from various industry-leading Fortune 500 firms, such as Google, The Walt Disney Company, and JPMorganChase These individuals serve as the backbone of organizational resilience—developing and executing strategies to reduce downtime and protect both people and data in the face of disruptions a natural disaster threatening a television production studio or a ransomware breach in a health-care system the private sector plays a vital and growing role in national and global security.  and urgently needed in nearly every industry.  Being able to learn from them—and even more so to connect with them—was an experience I’ll carry with me Their stories were a living example of the reach and importance of resilience work and they’ve helped shape the way I view my future in this field.  Attending the DRJ Spring 2025 Conference was a transformative experience that enhanced both my academic and professional journey As a graduate student in the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership M.P.S I’ve studied the importance of preparedness The conference brought those lessons to life It connected classroom concepts to real-world applications—whether through decision-making workshops or conversations with industry professionals leading continuity efforts for major organizations this experience reaffirmed that I am truly passionate about pursuing a career in this field Seeing how professionals across sectors are actively protecting people and infrastructure gave me a deeper sense of purpose and drive to become one of those leaders in the future.  To my fellow students and rising professionals in the homeland security and criminal justice programs and fields I strongly encourage you to attend conferences like DRJ These events aren’t just for seasoned experts—they’re for you They’re spaces where learning meets leadership and see how the work we’re preparing for is done on the ground It’s an investment in your future—and in the safety and resilience of the communities you’ll one day serve.  Let’s challenge ourselves to go beyond the classroom and step into the leadership roles our fields demand.  I truly value attendance and participation at industry conferences I created an initiative to connect the conference to early careerists and students interested in the resilience industry and Michael and students from Central Florida University participated.    The experience provided Michael and each student with an engaging and immersive look into the resilience practitioner space allowing each to interact with resilience practitioners Michael served as an excellent ambassador for St and is encouraged to attend many more DRJ conferences in the future We are all proud of Michael’s engagement at the DRJ Spring Conference!”   the Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership at St John’s University could be the right path for you This program equips students with the knowledge and real-world experiences—like attending industry conferences—that prepare them to lead in both public and private sectors.  From navigating student housing and adjusting to shared spaces to building lasting friendships and finding a sense of community my time living on campus has meaningfully shaped my college journey I share an inside look at life on campus as a resident student—covering everything from my experience in campus housing to dining halls students are empowered with hands-on learning opportunities to build skills One standout event is the business pitch competition known as the Johnnies Innovation Challenge we hear from the three winning student teams of the 2025 Johnnies Innovation Challenge They share the inspiration behind their business ideas the skills they gained through participating and how experiences like this are helping shape their futures students have access to opportunities that can truly shape their future—think leadership roles and a campus community that feels like family Whether you’re just starting to explore what St John’s is all about or you’ve recently been accepted and are thinking about what’s next these five student stories offer a real look at what it’s like to grow here John’s feel like home—and how they’ve taken full 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The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] Leer en español Authorities on Monday said officers arrested 51-year-old Christian Montesino Sanzana around 1 p.m Tuesday at a Walgreens near Miami Beach police headquarters They said he is accused of involvement in the Easter Sunday theft when Noem’s purse was stolen while she dined with her family The bag reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash a Department of Homeland Security access card Police say Sanzana presented a fake ID at the time of his arrest He is facing state charges and could also face federal charges related to the stolen purse In a statement posted on X Tuesday Noem described the suspect as a “career criminal” who “has been in our country illegally for years.” She added so many families in this country have been made victims by crime and that’s why President Trump is working every single day to make America safe.” The first arrest in the case was made shortly after the incident though authorities have not yet released additional details about that suspect Federal authorities are still determining what charges Montesino Sanzana will face Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018 he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Texas (AP) — Migrants who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States by using a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave the country “immediately,” officials said Monday It was unclear how many beneficiaries would be affected More than 900,000 people were allowed in the country using the CBP One app since January 2023 They were generally allowed to remain in the United States for two years with authorization to work under a presidential authority called parole “Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” the Department of Homeland Security media affairs unit said in response to questions Authorities confirmed termination notices were sent to CBP One beneficiaries but did not say how many They were urged to voluntary self-deport using the same app they entered on “It’s time for you to abandon the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security wrote to a Honduran family that entered the U.S The Associated Press reviewed the email received Sunday Others shared the same email on social media platforms a nonprofit organization that provides legal aid to migrants said some who received the revocation letters are from Honduras WATCH: Noem says she will shut down CBP One app ‘on day 1’ CBP One was a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s strategy to create and expand legal pathways to enter the United States in an attempt to discourage illegal border crossings 936,500 people had been allowed to enter with CBP One appointments at border crossings with Mexico President Donald Trump ended CBP One for new entrants on his first day in office stranding thousands in Mexico who had appointments into early February Trump has ended and revoked temporary status for many who benefited under Biden’s policies Homeland Security said Monday that Biden’s use of parole authority — more than any president since it was created in 1952 — “further fueled the worst border crisis in U.S Homeland Security said last month that it was revoking another form of parole for 532,000 people from Cuba Nicaragua and Venezuela who flew to the country at their own expense with a financial sponsor The Trump administration has also announced an end to Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans and about 500,00 Haitians though a federal judge temporarily put that on hold including for about 350,000 Venezuelans who had been scheduled to lose TPS on Monday TPS is granted in 18-month increments to people already in the U.S whose countries are deemed unsafe for return due to natural disaster or civil strife © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information The Department of Homeland Security is halting policies that allowed some employees to work flexible arrangements giving workers less than a day’s notice to start a five-day “All employees are expected to report to their assigned duty station five days a week 2025,” says an internal email obtained by Bloomberg Government The move is the administration’s latest effort to end flexible and remote work arrangements that some officials have criticized as inefficient It’s also the latest hit to a federal workforce that’s .. 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