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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
*UPDATED: The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security June 24 - June 28* "06/24/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*UPDATED: The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security*

*June 24 - June 28*

"Updated items highlighted."

*Monday, June 24*

*3:00 PM ET*

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks at the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council Meeting in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register by emailing ""here" <mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov>

"OPEN PRESS"

*12:45 PM ET*

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Director of Biodefense Preparedness Mark Scheckelhoff will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Detection and Decision-Making Capabilities” at the 2024 CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/6/24/4300-cbrn/registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*1:20 PM ET*

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Silicon Valley Innovation Program Managing Director Melissa Oh will deliver remarks at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.selectusasummit.us/home/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Tuesday, June 25*

*9:10 AM ET*

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske will deliver remarks at the India Aviation Summit 2024 in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register by emailing ""here" <AAAEmeetings@aaae.org>

"OPEN PRESS"

*1:45 PM ET | 10:45 AM PT*

S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis Division Director Jonathan McEntee will deliver remarks at the 92nd MORS Symposium in Monterey, CA

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.mors.org/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fEvent-Registration%2fRegister-92nd-Symposium ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*2:00 PM ET*

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chief Information Officer Bob Costello will participate in a virtual panel discussion titled, “Leveraging Cutting Edge IT and Data Enablement for National Security” with GovExec and Acuity

"Media may register ""here" [ https://events.govexec.com/acuity-securing-the-nation-2024/?p=govexeceventpage ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*3:20 PM ET*

TSA Requirements Capabilities and Analysis Assistant Administrator Austin Gould, Branch Manager Jim Bamberger, and Program Analyst Marc Lerro will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Aviation Security Technology and Risk Assessment” at the India Aviation Summit 2024 in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register by emailing ""here" <AAAEmeetings@aaae.org>

"OPEN PRESS"

*4:00 PM ET*

TSA Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement Customer Experience Branch Manager Niki French will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Change Management and CX” at the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council Customer Experience Community of Interest meeting in Fairfax, VA

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-event/act-iac-customer-experience-coi-june-2024 ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*7:20 PM ET/9:20 AM ACST June 26* CISA Space Senior Advisor Ronald Keen will deliver remarks at the 2nd Australian Space Cyber Forum in Adelaide, South Australia

"Media may register ""here" [ https://events.humanitix.com/the-2nd-australian-cyber-space-forum ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Wednesday, June 26*

"On Wednesday, June 26, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will travel to Tucson, Arizona for an operational visit regarding ongoing Southwest Border enforcement efforts. While in Tucson, Secretary Mayorkas will participate in a media availability. Media may register by emailing ""here" <mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov>

*8:25 AM ET*

CISA Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan will deliver remarks at the American Health Law Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/annualmeeting/registrationinformation ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:05 AM ET*

DHS CWMD Assistant Secretary Mary Ellen Callahan will deliver remarks at the 2024 CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/6/24/4300-cbrn/registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*9:45 AM ET*

DHS CWMD Deputy Assistant Director Dr. Joel Rynes will deliver remarks at the 2024 CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/6/24/4300-cbrn/registration ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*10:00 AM ET*

DHS Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen will testify before the Committee on Homeland Security in Washington, D.C.

"Media may watch the hearing ""here" [ https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/finding-500000-addressing-americas-cyber-workforce-gap/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*1:00 PM ET*

CISA IT Specialist Christopher Villas will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Protecting federal and critical infrastructure networks on AWS” at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington, D.C.

"Media can register ""here" [ https://aws.amazon.com/events/summits/washington-dc/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*2:00 PM ET*

Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo will deliver remarks at the Invent2Prevent Spring Competition in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://event.edventurepartners.com/ ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*3:30 PM ET*

DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Kenneth Wainstein will testify before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence in Washington, D.C.

"Media may watch the hearing ""here" [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kDuKwZ_TuE ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT*

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Deputy Commissioner Pete Flores will deliver remarks at the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee in Long Beach, CA

"Media may view remarks ""here" [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholderengagement/coac ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*4:30 PM ET*

S&T Biometrics and Identity Technology Center Lead Jon Prisby will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Identity Threats: Generative AI, Data Hacks, Deepfake, Etc.” at the 2024 Federal Identity Forum and Expo in Baltimore, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://events.afcea.org/FedID24/Public/enter.aspx ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*5:30 PM ET*

CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales will participate in a panel discussion titled, “On the Watch: “Securing America’s Supply Chain for Critical Infrastructure” with POLITICO in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register" "here" [ https://www.politico.com/securingthesupplychain ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Thursday, June 27*

"On Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 am, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo will attend the DHS Career Expo in Chantilly, VA to support the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to recruit a diverse and highly qualified workforce. Media interested in attending should reach out to ""mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov" <mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov>"."

*10:00 AM ET*

DHS Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Avery Alpha will participate in a panel discussion titled, “An Allied Approach to AI” at the Atlantic Council event in Washington, D.C.

"Media may register ""here" [ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/an-allied-approach-in-the-age-of-ai/ ]" "

"OPEN PRESS"

*12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM BST*

CISA Director Jen Easterly will deliver remarks at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government’s Cyber Forum in Oxford, United Kingdom

Media can register here [ https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/oxford-cyber-forum ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*1:30 PM ET*

DHS Office of Biometric Identity Management Deputy Assistant Director Will Graves and Office of Biometric Identity Management Assistant Director John Boyd will participate in a panel discussion titled, “NASEM Face Recognition Report and Federal Biometric TRIAD Collaboration & Interoperability” at the 2024 Federal Identity Forum and Expo in Baltimore, MD

"Media may register ""here" [ https://events.afcea.org/FedID24/Public/enter.aspx ]

"OPEN PRESS"

*Friday, June 28*

*9:00 AM ET*

TSA Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Assistant Federal Security Director-Mission Support Jose Padilla will deliver remarks at the National Police Athletic League Youth Summit in Charlotte, NC

"Media may register by emailing ""here" <jhood@hoodieshouse.org>

"OPEN PRESS"

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*CP3 Brief: Two Upcoming Events You Do Not Want To Miss* "06/24/2024"

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Join Us for Two Important Events

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) invites you to join us for two upcoming events – the Invent2Prevent (I2P) Finals [ https://event.edventurepartners.com/registration ] and the July Prevention Forum [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]. Check out the event details below and register today. We look forward to your attendance!

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2024 Spring Invent2Prevent Finals

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Today is the last day to register [ https://event.edventurepartners.com/registration ] for the 2024 I2P Final Presentation and Competition"." In two days, I2P student finalists will compete to win $27,000 to fund their innovative projects to address hate crimes, targeted violence, and terrorism. _Read more [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/06/20/six-finalists-compete-top-spots-cp3s-invent2prevent-competition ]_ about I2P and how a past I2P finalist has extended its program.

Register to attend in person or watch online on June 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST [ https://event.edventurepartners.com/registration ]

*Register Here* [ https://event.edventurepartners.com/registration ]

"Some systems may cause issues with registration. Registering via phone or mobile device may help. If you have difficulties, please contact ""karin@edventurepartners.com" <karin@edventurepartners.com>"."

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CP3 Prevention Forum: Cities as Partners in Prevention

3-2 [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

Join us for our Prevention Forum on July 11 [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] to hear from state and city leaders about how they have sought to prevent targeted violence and terrorism and build resilience.

Presented with the Strong Cities Network [ https://strongcitiesnetwork.org/ ] and the National League of Cities [ https://nlc.org/ ], panelists will discuss Illinois cities as examples of the unique role of cities in targeted violence and terrorism prevention.

*Register Here* [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

"There are a limited number of spots for this forum. Please RSVP [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] as soon as possible. We encourage you to forward this public event to your colleagues and stakeholders. Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. "

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"CP3 prioritizes privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties within DHS legal authorities and policy. CP3 works to ensure that its programs include fundamental constitutional and legal protections. CP3 does not engage in widespread data collection or activities like law enforcement investigations or intelligence gathering. CP3 does not engage in censorship or encourage or facilitate any censorship. Government censorship of viewpoints not only infringes on individuals’ constitutional rights, but it is also an ineffective tactic to prevent targeted violence and terrorism."

*Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas to Host Media Availability in Tucson* "06/24/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

________________________________________________________________________

*Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas to Host Media Availability in Tucson *

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will travel to Tucson, Arizona for an operational visit regarding ongoing Southwest Border enforcement efforts. While in Tucson, Secretary Mayorkas will participate in a media availability. Media may register by emailing here. <mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov>



*When*: Media must arrive by 9:00 AM CST on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The press availability begins at 10:30 AM CST. Late arrivals will not be admitted.



*What*: Secretary Mayorkas will participate in a media availability.



*RSVP*: For more details, RSVP "here" <mediainquiry@hq.dhs.gov>.

# # #

*DHS Hires First 10 Experts in “AI Corps” Recruiting Sprint* "06/25/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

________________________________________________________________________

*DHS Hires First 10 Experts in “AI Corps” Recruiting Sprint

*"New Hires Will Help DHS Responsibly Leverage New Technology and Mitigate Risks Across the Homeland Security Enterprise"

*WASHINGTON* – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Chief AI Officer Eric Hysen announced the first 10 members of the “AI Corps,” the Department of Homeland Security’s first-ever sprint to recruit 50 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology experts. The new hires will play pivotal roles responsibly leveraging AI across strategic mission areas, including countering fentanyl trafficking, combatting online child sexual exploitation and abuse, delivering immigration services, fortifying critical infrastructure, and enhancing cybersecurity.

The AI Corps brings a range of professional backgrounds to DHS, including from the private sector and academia. The 10 inaugural AI Corps hires are technology experts with backgrounds in AI and machine learning (ML), data science, data engineering, program and product management, software engineering, cybersecurity, and the safe, responsible use of these technologies. Their collective experience and commitment to public service exemplify the high caliber of candidates the Department continues to attract. The hires are:

* *Sadaf Asrar* was an AI Technology expert for the National Center for Education Statistics, responsible for analyzing performance results from the Nation’s Report Card to deepen our understanding of what students know and can do in the United States. In his role as Director of Data Science at Optimal Solutions, he also built complex data products for agencies such as the SBA, USAID, and the USDA.
* *Zach Fasnacht,* previously a Senior Manager of Product Management at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and prior to that a Lead AI/ML Product Manager at Allstate Insurance, and a Digital Projects Coordinator at the Library of Congress.
* *Pramod Gadde *was a machine learning lead and founder of several healthcare-related startups, including Confidante, that used conversational AI to address the gaps in mental healthcare. Confidante used generative AI and traditional NLP techniques to improve patient care and provide them information and support empathetically.
* *Sean Harvey*, former Group Product Manager at Google where he served as the lead on YouTube’s Trust and Safety team focused on global elections and combatting misinformation. He also launched the Page Experience at Google Search and served as Product Lead at MLtwist, an early-stage AI data startup.
* *Jenny Kim* was Principal Product Manager at McKinsey & Company, leading development of machine learning and advanced analytics solutions for U.S. defense and healthcare clients. Previously she served as a Digital Service Expert at the DHS Digital Service and the Defense Digital Service.
* *Babatunde Oguntade* served at the Senior Principal Data Scientist at CACI International where he supported agencies such as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the Joint Special Operations Command. He previously received an American Society of Engineering Education/National Science Foundation Industrial Post Doctoral award and served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow.
* *Christine Palmer* served as Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Naval Observatory, directly responsible for critical network operations, cybersecurity, and software development.
* * Stephen Quirolgico* has over 25 years of government, industry, and academic research and development experience in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, networking, and cybersecurity. He served as principal scientist, project manager, and lead engineer for advanced technology development projects, including those sponsored by DHS, NIST, DARPA, and SPAWAR.
* *Raquel Romano* joins with a wealth of private and public sector experience – most recently as Senior Director of Engineering at Fora and previously Engineering Lead at the United States Digital Service. She also previously worked as a Software Engineer at Google developing products and services in accessibility, computer vision, and social impact/crisis response, and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
* *Robin L. Rosenberger *was the Director of Interagency IT, Data, and Analytics Initiatives in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. She previously served as the Director of Strategic Acquisition Partnerships in the F-35 Strike Fighter Joint Program Office and numerous other technical and managerial roles throughout DOD.

“Our Department is at the forefront of the federal government in harnessing AI’s potential to achieve the mission. To advance our leadership, we have been recruiting AI talent from around the country, drawing skilled professionals to public service,” *said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.* “We are excited to onboard our first group of AI experts to begin the work of our new AI Corps. I look forward to growing our AI Corps in the months ahead, as we continue to introduce the safe and responsible use of AI across the broad range of missions we perform.”

DHS also announced the appointment of Michael Boyce as the first Director of the DHS AI Corps. Boyce, a former official at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), helped write the section on federal use of generative AI in the President’s Executive Order [ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/ ] on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Before joining the White House, he was the Chief of Innovation and Design at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum and International Operations (RAIO) Directorate. While there, Boyce oversaw technology, analytics, and innovation for USCIS’ humanitarian immigration programs. He also served as a Digital Service Expert at the United States Digital Service.

“I’m honored to join and lead this team alongside such talented individuals; the first of several additions to what will become largest and most dynamic civilian AI team in the federal government,” *said Michael Boyce, Director of the AI Corps.* “AI is the most important technology of our time and it is going to change how we do our critical work to serve the American people. We have a big responsibility to develop and use AI in ways that take advantage of its potential while protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.”

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Chief AI Officer Eric Hysen kicked off the AI Corps initiative in February with a recruitment event in Mountain View, CA. As leaders in safe and secure AI development, DHS prioritizes identifying and promptly onboarding top talent for the AI Corps, utilizing flexible hiring authorities to expedite the process and underscore its commitment to leveraging AI for national security.

"The new talent joining DHS will help empower our workforce to quickly leverage AI technology in their efforts to safeguard our nation," *said Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen. "*The range of professional and academic experiences these new hires bring to the federal government, some for the first time, will go a long way in our efforts to modernize our services. The AI Corps will help transform the way people interact with the government.”

In April 2023, DHS established its first AI Task Force, led by Chief AI Officer Eric Hysen and Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dimitri Kusnezov, to enhance mission areas like supply chain integrity, cargo screening, and criminal network disruption. By March 2024, DHS introduced its “Artificial Intelligence Roadmap [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/03/18/department-homeland-security-unveils-artificial-intelligence-roadmap-announces ],” outlining plans to advance homeland security missions responsibly, promote nationwide AI safety, and maintain leadership through strong partnerships. Roadmap,” outlining plans to advance homeland security missions responsibly, promote nationwide AI safety, and maintain leadership through strong partnerships.

The Department’s latest efforts follow President Biden’s Executive Order [ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/ ] (EO) “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,” which established a National AI Talent Surge [ https://ai.gov/apply/ ] to rapidly hire experts to build and govern AI. The EO, signed in October 2023, directed DHS to promote the adoption of AI safety standards globally, protect U.S. networks and critical infrastructure, reduce the risks that AI can be used to create weapons of mass destruction, combat AI-related intellectual property theft, and help the United States attract and retain skilled talent, among other missions. The President has directed DHS to establish an AI Safety and Security Advisory Board to support the responsible development of AI. This Board will bring together preeminent industry experts from AI hardware and software companies, leading research labs, critical infrastructure entities, and the U.S. government. This Board will issue recommendations and best practices for an array of AI use cases to ensure AI deployments are secure and resilient.

To learn more about the DHS AI Corps and how to apply, visit the Leading AI at DHS [ https://www.dhs.gov/ai/join ] webpage.

To learn more about how DHS uses AI technologies to protect the homeland, visit Artificial Intelligence at DHS [ https://www.dhs.gov/ai ].

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*FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Presidential Proclamation and Joint DHS-DOJ Interim Final Rule Cut Encounters at Southwest Border by Over 40 Percent in First Three Weeks* "06/26/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

________________________________________________________________________

*FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Presidential Proclamation and Joint DHS-DOJ Interim Final Rule Cut Encounters at Southwest Border by Over 40 Percent in First Three Weeks*

The Presidential Proclamation issued by President Biden to temporarily suspend the entry of certain noncitizens across the Southern border and the complementary joint interim final rule (IFR) issued by DHS and DOJ have now been in effect for three weeks, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of encounters at our Southwest Border. Under the IFR, asylum eligibility is generally limited for those who cross the southern border unlawfully or without authorization during times of high encounters. While it is still early, the Border Patrol’s 7-day encounter average* has decreased more than 40 percent *to under 2,400 encounters per day.

These executive actions are no substitute for Congressional action. Twice now, Congress has failed to pass the bipartisan border security agreement negotiated in the U.S. Senate, which would have provided the critical personnel and funding needed to further secure our Southern border. The agreement would have added 1,500 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents and Officers, added 1,200 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, invested in technology to catch illegal fentanyl, and delivered sweeping reforms to the asylum system. Congress must still act.

*Enhanced Enforcement and Consequences *Noncitizens who are subject to the rule’s limitation on asylum eligibility and who do not establish a legal basis to remain in the United States are being promptly removed. Those removed are subject to at least a five-year bar to reentry and potential criminal prosecution.*

*DHS personnel at CBP, ICE, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have quickly operationalized and implemented the Proclamation and IFR over the past three weeks, with notable impacts including:

* Average daily encounters by Border Patrol at the Southwest Border are below 2,400 per day, the lowest level of encounters since January 17, 2021, but still above the level that would lift the suspension under the Proclamation and IFR.
* DHS has removed and returned more than 24,000 individuals to more than 20 countries, including by operating more than 100 international repatriation flights.
* DHS has doubled the percentage of noncitizens removed or returned directly from Border Patrol custody.
* DHS has doubled the share of encounters processed through Expedited Removal while in USBP or ICE custody. Expedited Removal processing was already at record levels prior to the Declaration.
* DHS has decreased the number of people released pending their removal proceedings by over 65 percent.
* We continue to implement recently announced measures [ https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-ongoing-work-optimize-enforcement-resources ] to increase the overall capacity of enforcement resources — including repatriation flights and detention capacity. ICE is optimizing air charter contracts to ensure the maximum amount of repatriation flights can be effectuated weekly. Over the past year, ICE averaged 29 repatriation flights per week. Record numbers of flights have been enabled by continued diplomatic efforts to significantly expand the number of countries to which ICE is able to regularly remove individuals.
* Over the last year, the agency has conducted removal flights to a range of South American and Eastern Hemisphere countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal, Uzbekistan, and India. Efforts to expand the number of removal flights continue with the expectation of additional flights added to the schedule in the coming weeks.
* ICE ERO is adjusting existing detention facility contracts to expand the number of beds in its detention network.

*Public Safety

*The Presidential Proclamation and IFR have enhanced DHS’s capacity for enforcement against individuals who pose a public safety or national security threat, such as gang members attempting to enter the country unlawfully or without authorization, because the IFR renders those individuals ineligible for asylum and enables their quick removal. With the 1,500 Border Patrol Agents and CBP Officers that the bipartisan border security agreement would add, DHS would be able to enhance enforcement even further.

* *DHS has returned more Border Patrol agents to the field* to undertake front line border security operations, enhancing DHS efforts to interdict individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
* These efforts continue to *expand and maximize DHS enforcement against individuals who pose a threat to our communities*, including the announcement on May 9 [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/05/09/dhs-announces-proposed-rule-and-other-measures-enhance-security-streamline-asylum ] of a Proposed Rule to apply statutory bars to asylum for individuals who pose a public safety concern earlier in the process, during the credible fear screening.
* To identify individuals of concern, DHS uses a range of resources and information, including information shared by partners worldwide, to inform screening and vetting and to target such individuals attempting to come to United States. DHS works tirelessly to expand access to additional foreign records systems through new international agreements.
* Along with law enforcement partners worldwide, DHS is constantly monitoring new and emerging threats, including the threat posed by criminal organizations that could present a concern to public safety. The Department conducts thorough screening and vetting for any individual that we encounter on the southern border who could be affiliated with these organizations.
* For example, DHS has implemented enhanced screening measures at the border to identify known or suspected gang members, including members of the Venezuelan gang "Tren de Aragua". Individuals confirmed to be gang members are required to be referred for criminal prosecution or placed into Expedited Removal and detained.

*How it Works *The Presidential Proclamation suspends the entry of noncitizens across the southern U.S. border, which includes the Southwest land and the southern coastal borders, with certain exceptions. The rule, issued consistent with the Proclamation, restricts asylum eligibility for those who cross the southern U.S. border unlawfully or without authorization. That means that noncitizens who have crossed unlawfully or without authorization since June 5, 2024 are considered ineligible for asylum, with certain exceptions.

* The limitation on asylum eligibility will be discontinued when encounters fall below certain levels but will come back into effect if encounters rise again. For additional details on the Proclamation and IFR, see the DHS fact sheet available at the following link:
* Fact Sheet: Presidential Proclamation to Suspend and Limit Entry and Joint DHS-DOJ Interim Final Rule to Restrict Asylum During High Encounters at the Southern Border | Homeland Security [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/06/04/fact-sheet-presidential-proclamation-suspend-and-limit-entry-and-joint-dhs-doj ]

Individuals in Mexico may continue to use the CBP OneTM mobile app’s appointment scheduling function. Currently, CBP makes 1,450 appointments available per day at eight land ports of entry via this functionality. Use of the app requires those seeking an appointment to submit vital information in advance, improving DHS’s ability to conduct screening and vetting.

*Building on Significant Actions to Enforce our Laws and Expand Access to Lawful Pathways and Processes*

* *A majority of all southwest border encounters during the past three fiscal years resulted in a removal, return, or expulsion. *DHS removed or returned over 740,000 individuals in the 12 months after the end of the Title 42 public health Order, more than any year since 2010. This has included more removals to countries other than Mexico than in any prior year ever.
* DHS has significantly expanded its capacity to conduct credible fear interviews. Since May 12, 2023, DHS has conducted more than 152,000 credible fear interviews. The Proclamation and IFR follow a series of steps that the Administration has taken over the past three years as it prepared for the end of the Title 42 public health Order, and after it was lifted last year, including surging personnel, infrastructure, and technology to the border, issuing the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule, and referring record numbers of noncitizens into expedited removal.

For additional information on the actions taken over the past three years, see our fact sheet at the link below:

* Fact Sheet: DHS Continues to Strengthen Border Security, Reduce Irregular Migration, and Mobilize International Partnerships | Homeland Security [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/06/04/fact-sheet-dhs-continues-strengthen-border-security-reduce-irregular-migration-and ]

This Administration has also carried out the largest expansion of lawful pathways and orderly processes in decades. The Presidential Proclamation and corresponding rule are already enabling DHS to quickly remove those without a lawful basis to remain, strengthening enforcement and freeing up the asylum system for those with legitimate claims.

* Through the CHNV processes, nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who have a supporter and who clear background checks, may receive advanced travel authorization to travel to the United States lawfully, without going through dangerous and costly irregular migration routes. Through the end of May, more than 462,100 CHNV nationals have arrived lawfully through the process.
* Through the Safe Mobility initiative, U.S. government and international non-governmental organizations are working with several countries to establish centers where individuals can find information and screening for potential access to processes, including the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and information on other pathways and orderly processes to the United States as well as