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Criminal Victimization

This report offers a detailed look at trends in violent and property crime across the United States in 2024, revealing that overall victimization rates remained stable compared to the previous…

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Expansion of Joint Task Force Alpha and...

This memorandum outlines the Department of Justice’s expanded effort to combat human smuggling, trafficking, and related immigration crimes driven by cartels and transnational criminal organizations. It elevates Joint Task Force…

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Executive Order 14351: The Gold Card

This executive order establishes the “Gold Card” visa program, designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and investors who make a substantial financial gift to the United States. Individuals contributing $1 million—or…

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Border Security

A new GAO report highlights challenges DHS faces in managing border facilities for individuals held in short-term custody. Between 2019 and 2024, CBP spent over $4 billion operating temporary soft-sided…

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Sex Codes “M” or “F” in Systems

A recent executive order is changing how air carriers report traveler information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Starting July 14, 2025, carriers must ensure that only “M” or “F”…

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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Enterprise...

To better serve the public, USCIS is rolling out the Enterprise Contact eXperience system—a modern, cloud-based solution replacing its legacy call center. This platform handles over 15 million calls a…

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Executive Order 14159: Protecting the American...

A new executive order outlines sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy, revoking previous directives and emphasizing strict enforcement of immigration laws. It prioritizes national security by ramping up deportations, imposing…

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Executive Order 14287: Protecting American...

This executive order directs the federal government to identify and penalize “sanctuary jurisdictions” that obstruct immigration law enforcement. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will compile and…

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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Biometric...

The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) helps DHS and its foreign law enforcement partners detect and disrupt transnational crime and terrorism by sharing biometric and biographic data. Operated…

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Barriers to Protection as of 2024

Asylum seekers in the U.S. continue to face significant hurdles under expedited removal policies, including rushed timelines, poor detention conditions, and limited access to legal counsel. The report reveals that…

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Federal Justice Statistics, 2023

In 2023, federal arrests dipped slightly, with immigration, drug, and supervision violations making up the bulk of cases. Methamphetamine and fentanyl topped DEA drug arrests, while immigration offenses accounted for…

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Maritime and Immigration Security Solutions...

From securing the nation’s shorelines to streamlining immigration processes, the Maritime and Immigration Security Solutions (MISS) Division is at the forefront of technological advancements in national security. Using artificial intelligence,…

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Finding Of Mass Influx Of Aliens

The recent Presidential Proclamation has officially recognized a mass influx of unauthorized migrants at the southern border of the United States, prompting urgent federal action. Over the past four years,…

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Executive Order on Securing Our Borders

The latest Executive Order on Securing Our Borders, issued on January 20, 2025, marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security to…

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The Demographic Outlook: 2025 to 2055

The U.S. population is on a slow but steady growth trajectory, increasing from 350 million in 2025 to 372 million by 2055. However, this growth is not evenly distributed across…

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