ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

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Archived: Husband, Dad, Immigrant. Served as Secretary of Homeland Security under @POTUS Biden and @VP Harris at @DHSgov.

Washington DC dhs.gov Joined February 2021

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ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas Jan 20, 2025

I repeat what I have said many times, with absolute conviction: @DHSgov has the very best workforce in the world. They give so much of themselves so that others’ lives can be better, safer, and more secure. It has been the honor of my life to support our people and our mission.

ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas Jan 14, 2025

In adding 37 companies to the UFLPA Entities List & bringing the total to nearly 150, we again demonstrate our relentless fight against the cruelty of forced labor, our unwavering commitment to basic human rights, and our tireless defense of a free, fair, and competitive market.

Homeland Security Verified account @DHSgov Jan 14, 2025

NEW: Today, DHS, on behalf of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), announced the addition of 37 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, marking the largest single expansion of the list to date.

Read more: dhs.gov/news/2025/01/1…

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ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas Jan 11, 2025

Today, in consultation with @SecBlinken and @StateDept, we designated Romania as the 43rd country to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. I am grateful for Romania's partnership and our shared commitment to security and economic prosperity. dhs.gov/news/2025/01/1…

ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas Jan 9, 2025

Today, our nation marks #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay. A single day is not enough to express the depth of our gratitude for the law enforcement officers and agents who risk their lives to keep our communities safe and secure.

Homeland Security Verified account @DHSgov Jan 9, 2025

On #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we honor the 80,000 law enforcement professionals across DHS who secure our borders, dismantle criminal networks, protect federal facilities, rescue those in danger, & uphold our nation’s ideals. Their impact is felt every day. #WeAreDHS

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ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas Jan 9, 2025

The fires raging in LA are devastating. Today, @POTUS approved a major disaster declaration to deliver immediate life-saving resources to those in the affected areas.

Christiane Amanpour Verified account @amanpour Jan 8, 2025

“They will get these fires under control, but right now the situation is quite dire” in California, says DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas @SecMayorkas, whose department oversees FEMA. “The winds are extraordinarily strong.”

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