Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
In Focus
The Department of Homeland Security's mission is broad and diverse and covers everything from counterterrorism to the Nation's maritime and border security, from protection of our national leaders to coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters. Use the below links to explore some of the key current issues that are part the Department's mission.
Executive Orders on Protecting the Homeland
In January 2017, the president announced a series of Executive Orders that provide the Department with additional resources, tools and personnel to carry out the critical work of securing our borders, enforcing our immigration laws, and ensuring that individuals who pose a threat to national security or public safety cannot enter or remain in our country.
DHS Record of Progress and Vision for the Future
In the world of homeland security, good news does not get much press and public attention, while bad news quickly becomes front-page news. But there is much good news to report.
Beyond the Border
Beyond the Border articulates a shared approach to security in which both the United States and Canada work together to address threats within, at, and away from our borders, while expediting lawful trade and travel.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.
Legacy Initiatives
Previous initiatives that were or are part the Department's mission.