The House passed measures to improve the country’s cybersecurity posture, enhance security for transportation infrastructure, and improve DHS’ response to COVID-19 and future pandemics. Keep Reading
The Victim Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office is terminated. The new program will serve as a more comprehensive and inclusive victim support system offered by ICE that will ensure services are offered to all victims regardless of immigration status of the victim or perpetrator. Keep Reading
Other measures passed in today’s markup include bills to help State and Local governments protect their networks, provide critical infrastructure owners and operators with mitigation strategies against critical vulnerabilities, and establish a national cyber exercise program. Keep Reading
Will you join Homeland Security Today to Raise Awareness & Stop Human Trafficking? Dear HSToday readers, Over the course of my career I have achieved the distinction of a human trafficking expert. What does this mean? I’ve testified, written books, developed research, and authored papers on all matters related to this heinous crime. I am inspired that… Keep Reading
These are marginalized populations that are being abused and used. And they really don’t have a voice, and so they need somebody that can give them a platform. Keep Reading
The Department of Homeland Security designated January Human Trafficking Awareness month with various activities and events to raise awareness and provide training to recognize human trafficking. “Make no mistake, human trafficking is modern-day slavery. Through use of force, fraud, or coercion, people around the world are robbed of their freedom and forced into labor or… Keep Reading