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One year ago, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law
WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump signing into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated a historic $165 billion in appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
“It’s been one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill. The results have been, and will continue to be, absolutely remarkable for our country,” said Secretary Mullin. “This is what good government looks like: Over $1.6 trillion in spending cuts; no tax on tips, social security, or overtime pay; investments in new technology to secure our borders on both land and sea; and historic funding for ICE, CBP, and the Coast Guard to make America safe again.”
When it was signed into law, the Big Beautiful Bill secured the following funding for DHS:

$46.5 billion to complete construction of the border wall, with the primary border wall now planned for completion in late 2027.
$14.4 billion for removal transportation.
$12 billion in state reimbursements for states that fought against the Biden administration’s open border.
$4.1 billion to hire additional Customs and Border Protection personnel.
$3.2 billion for new technology and $2.7 billion for new cutting-edge border surveillance.
$855 million to expand CBP’s vehicle fleet.
The law also provided ICE with the funding to hire 12,000 new agents, which more than doubled the number of ICE officers and agents from 10,000 to 22,000.
The BBB provided ICE with enough detention capacity to maintain an average daily population of 100,000 illegal aliens and secured 80,000 new ICE beds.
The Big Beautiful Bill also fully funded ICE’s 287(g) program, which empowers state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers.
Under the law, ICE and Border Patrol agents will also receive a $10,000 bonus for the next four years.

The BBB also gave the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) its biggest upgrade since World War II with the following funding:

$14.1 billion for USCG cutters.
$3.7 billion for USCG aircraft.
$6 billion for USCG infrastructure.

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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

ASHINGTON – The United States Coast Guard announced the finalization of two contracts for the construction and delivery of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a brand-new class of polar icebreakers that will strengthen America’s position in the Arctic. 
The contracts are awarded to Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. of Lockport, Louisiana for four ASCs, valued at approximately $2.2 billion, and Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, Finland for two ASCs, valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The first vessel under this contract is scheduled to be delivered in 2028, and all six vessels are scheduled to be delivered by 2031.
The Coast Guard’s contracts with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. and Rauma Marine Constructions Oy were initially awarded in December 2025, and were the first two of three ASC contracts awarded. These initial contract awards allowed shipbuilders to begin planning while all final details were negotiated.
“America’s future in the Arctic demands strength, capability, and resolve,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. “I want to thank President Trump for his bold leadership and vision in directing this critical investment that made these icebreakers possible. These cutters will deliver the enduring operational capability our Nation needs to defend our sovereignty, deter adversaries, and safeguard vital resources for the American people.”
“Finalizing these contracts represents decisive action to guarantee American security in the Arctic,” said Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard.“The Arctic Security Cutters will deliver the essential capability to uphold U.S. sovereignty against adversaries’ aggressive economic and military actions in the Arctic. These cutters will ensure the Coast Guard’s ability to control, secure, and defend our northern border and maritime approaches.”
The ASC program is a cornerstone of the Coast Guard’s strategy to defend U.S. sovereignty, secure critical shipping lanes, protect energy and mineral resources, and counter adversary presence in the Arctic. These new cutters will enable the Coast Guard to control, secure, and defend U.S. Alaskan borders, facilitate maritime commerce vital to economic prosperity and strategic mobility, and respond to crises and contingencies in the region.
Using the $25 billion provided by the historic Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation, the Coast Guard already ordered over $10 billion in new assets and capabilities and put an additional $3 billion towards critical depot maintenance and shore facilities. This rapid investment demonstrates the Coast Guard’s commitment to modernizing acquisition, delivering next-generation technology, restoring readiness, and revitalizing American shipbuilding.
The ASC program will fulfill President Donald J. Trump’s promise to expand the Nation’s Arctic fleet by delivering 11 ASCs. The program will also onshore icebreaker construction expertise to the United States, strengthening long-term industrial capability and workforce development at American shipyards.
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Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

ASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement praising the United States Supreme Court for issuing three rulings that reaffirm several Trump Administration policies and decisions to secure the homeland and remove criminal illegal aliens from the country. 
“These three rulings are all victories for the rule of law and common sense,” said DHS General Counsel James Percival. “This includes barring aliens from applying for asylum if they haven’t set foot in the United States, making it easier to remove lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who commit a crime, and reaffirming that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was always supposed to be temporary and can be cancelled at the appropriate time. Thanks to these decisions, we now have several more important tools to continue securing our borders.” 
In Blanche v. Muk Choi Lau, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not have to have clear and convincing evidence that a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) has committed a crime involving “moral turpitude” before deeming the resident an applicant for admission. As a result, CBP will be allowed to defer inspections of LPRs who committed a crime until after they are convicted, which will then allow the conviction to be used as a justification for removal. 
In Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that an alien who is standing in Mexico cannot be considered to have “arrived in the United States” by attempting and then failing to set foot on American soil. An alien is only considered to have successfully arrived when they cross the border. As a result, an alien who is standing in Mexico is not entitled to apply for asylum, nor is an immigration officer required to inspect them. This ruling reverses an opinion by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which initially declared that aliens outside the United States land border are eligible for asylum. 
In Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump Administration can cancel the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for the countries of Syria and Haiti. The ruling further determined that federal law generally bars judicial review of any future TPS designation and termination decisions, and also determined that challengers to any such decisions are unlikely to succeed on claims that terminations are due to racial discrimination. 
These are only the most recent examples of activist judges trying and failing to thwart President Trump’s agenda, only to be overruled by the Supreme Court. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS will continue to uphold the law and keep the American people safe.
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Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

The Biden open border created a humanitarian crisis that allowed smugglers to profit off the deaths of illegal aliens
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led to a guilty plea by two criminal aliens who were involved in an alien smuggling conspiracy that resulted in an accident that killed more than 50 people in a tractor-trailer in Mexico in 2021.
On June 11, 2026, two criminal aliens from Guatemala – Josefa Quino Canil De Zavala and Alberto Marcario Chitic – pleaded guilty to conspiracy to bring and attempt to bring an illegal alien into the United States, placing life in jeopardy, causing serious bodily injury, and resulting in death.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, the incident took place on December 9, 2021. Canil De Zavala and Chitic and their co-conspirators arranged for a large group of aliens to be loaded into a tractor-trailer so that they could be transported across Mexico and illegally smuggled into the United States. The vehicle crashed north of the Guatemala-Mexico border, killing 56 people – including children – and injuring more than 100.
Canil De Zavala and Chitic, along with three other Guatemalan nationals, were extradited to the United States in 2025 to face charges. A sixth co-conspirator was arrested in Texas.
“These aliens tried to smuggle a large group of illegal aliens into our country, which eventually resulted in a crash that killed 56 people and injured more than 100,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE, these criminal aliens have pleaded guilty, and they will soon face justice. This is yet another example of how Biden’s open borders created a humanitarian crisis that allowed smugglers to profit off the deaths of illegal aliens.”
“This case highlights Homeland Security Investigations’ unwavering commitment to dismantling transnational criminal organizations that exploit vulnerable individuals for profit,” said ICE HSI Acting Executive Associate Director John Condon. “This horrific tragedy, which claimed dozens of lives, underscores the urgent need to combat human smuggling. The successful prosecution of these smugglers reflects the dedication of our agents and the coordinated efforts of our domestic and international partners to safeguard our borders and uphold the rule of law.”
“This tragic event shows that human smugglers do not care about the illegal aliens they come in contact with and transport despite the numerous risks, including extreme heat and dangerous travel conditions,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This defendant and her co-conspirators maximized their profits by packing more than 100 men, women, and children into a tractor trailer, which ultimately ended in an accident that claimed the lives of 56 people.”
“The defendants ran a calculated alien smuggling operation that moved people across borders like a supply chain — recruiting them in Guatemala, collecting their money, and packing them into cattle trucks and tractor-trailers for a dangerous journey through Mexico,” said Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck for the Southern District of Texas. “This was an organized, profit-driven network that even handed scripts to children so they could lie to law enforcement if caught entering the United States. That operation ended with the loss of more than 50 lives on a Mexican roadside, and today’s convictions make clear that the Southern District of Texas will work to shut down these networks at every level.”
HSI’s Counter Proliferation Investigations Group in Washington D.C. conducted the investigation in partnership with HSI Guatemala and HSI Mexico. Valuable assistance was provided by HSI’s Human Smuggling Unit in Washington, D.C.; HSI Houston; HSI Laredo; U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s International Interdiction Task Force; U.S. Border Patrol; Liberty County Constable, Precinct 6; ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston; U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas; and the Criminal Division’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs provided significant assistance in securing the arrests and extraditions. Guatemalan prosecutors from the Office of Public Ministry and Mexican prosecutors from the Republic of Mexico’s Federal Prosecutions Office, with the support of law enforcement officials from both countries, were also instrumental in furthering the investigation.
Senior Trial Attorney Danielle Hickman of the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mary Lou Castillo and Jennifer Day for the Southern District of Texas are prosecuting the case, with substantial assistance from HRSP Latin American Specialist/Historian Joanna Crandall.
The investigation and charges are supported and prosecuted by Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the Department’s lead effort in combating high-impact human smuggling and trafficking committed by cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs). A highly successful partnership between the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), JTFA investigates and prosecutes human smuggling and trafficking and related immigration crimes that impact public safety and border security. JTFA’s mission is to target the leaders and organizers of Cartels and TCOs involved in human smuggling and trafficking throughout the Americas. The Attorney General has elevated and expanded JTFA to target the most prolific and dangerous human smuggling and trafficking groups operating not only in Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, but also in Canada, the Caribbean, and the maritime border, and elsewhere. Led by the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and supported by the Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section, the Office of International Affairs, and the Office of Enforcement Operations, among others, JTFA has dedicated Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Southern District of California; District of Arizona; District of New Mexico; Western and Southern Districts of Texas; Southern District of Florida; Northern District of New York; and District of Vermont. JTFA also partners with other USAOs throughout the country and supports high-priority cases in any district. All JTFA cases rely on substantial law enforcement resources from DHS, including ICE/HSI and CBP/BP and OFO, as well as FBI and other law enforcement agencies. To date, JTFA’s work has resulted in more than 458 domestic and international arrests of leaders, organizers, and significant facilitators of alien smuggling and/or trafficking; more than 408 U.S. convictions; more than 357 significant jail sentences imposed, and forfeitures of substantial assets.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

ASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced 13 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, continuing the unprecedented trend of historically low border crossings.
“Thirteen straight months of ZERO releases at the border. Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, we are delivering the most secure border in American history,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “The days of catch and release are over. We are enforcing the nation’s laws and quickly sending illegal aliens back to their home countries, ensuring the safety and sovereignty of our nation.”
The sustained decline in illegal border crossings and apprehensions—now at levels not seen in over three decades—shows the profound impact of robust enforcement policies. With daily apprehensions dramatically reduced from the previous administration, the border remains more secure than at any point in history.
“This milestone, coupled with historically low illegal crossings, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to securing our nation. Our robust enforcement policies are working, and we are delivering unprecedented results in border security, drug interdiction, and trade enforcement,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott. “These sustained successes are a testament to our strategic approach and the vital support we receive, thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Mullin.”
Below is a snapshot of May’s key figures. Full monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage.
Border Enforcement at Historic Levels
Illegal crossings in May remained historically low:

Southwest border apprehensions were 94% lower than under Biden: The U.S. Border Patrol’s apprehensions along the southwest border in May (9,998) were 94% lower than the monthly average of the Biden administration and 96% below its peak. These numbers are less than what was apprehended in just three days in May 2024.
Daily average apprehensions drastically reduced: The Border Patrol’s average number of apprehensions per day along the southwest border in May (323) was 94% lower than the daily average under the Biden administration, and less than a single hour during the height of the Biden administration.
Fiscal year to date apprehensions historically low: Total Border Patrol apprehensions along the southwest border this fiscal year through May are 26% lower than just one month on average from FYs 1992 through 2024.

Drug Interdictions That Save Lives
CBP remains on the frontline against drug smuggling, seizing dangerous narcotics before they reach American communities.

Significant Increase in Seizures: Nationwide in May, seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana (combined, by weight) increased 32% from May 2024.
Fentanyl Seizures Up: Fentanyl seizures increased 72% from April 2026, with 795 pounds seized in May 2026.
Marijuana Seizures Soar: CBP seized an average of 37,033 pounds of marijuana per month for the last four months. This is 61% higher than the 14,500-pound average in FY 2024 during the Biden Administration.
Fiscal Year Drug Seizures: CBP has seized 56% more drugs this fiscal year through May than it seized during the same period of FY 2024.

Additional CBP drug seizure statistics can be found on the Drug Seizure Statistics webpage. 
Trade and Tariff Enforcement
CBP plays a central role in enforcing U.S. trade law and supporting economic security.

$321 billion in imports processed in May 2026.
$23 billion in duties identified for collection.

Protecting Consumers and Supply Chains
CBP continues to safeguard the American economy by targeting forced labor and counterfeit goods.

In May, CBP stopped 247 shipments valued at more than $44 million for potential forced labor violations.
CBP seized a quantity of 2 million counterfeit goods valued at over $400 million.

Agriculture Stats/Seizures – Securing American Agriculture
In May, CBP agriculture specialists helped protect America’s agriculture, natural resources, and economic prosperity.

CBP issued 6,018 emergency action notifications for restricted and prohibited plant and animal products.
CBP conducted 108,807 positive passenger inspections and issued 840 civil penalties and/or violations to the traveling public for failing to declare prohibited agriculture items.

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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

ASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced indictments against 11 illegal aliens involved in a benefit fraud scheme in Massachusetts following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigation.
On June 18, 2026, the DOJ announced that 15 suspects – 11 illegal aliens and four U.S. citizens – were charged for their roles in a more than $1.4 million fraud scheme that included Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, and disability and unemployment benefits, among others.
“These criminal illegal aliens conspired to defraud Massachusetts taxpayers of more than $1.4 million in public benefits, depriving American citizens of benefits that they needed,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “After these 11 criminal illegal aliens face justice, they will be swiftly removed from our country so they can never defraud American taxpayers again. Under President Trump, DHS is putting the American people first again.”
“During this short surge operation, we have uncovered over $1 million of fraud — but we’re just getting started. In response to rampant fraud in Massachusetts, and with the support of our task force partners and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, we’re redoubling our efforts to root out fraud and bring these criminals to justice,” said Jeffrey Grimming, Acting Special Agent in Charge of HSI New England. “HSI is making real progress identifying government benefits fraudsters, dismantling identity document dealers, and arresting those who steal from taxpayer-funded programs.”
“These cases highlight a broader, deeply troubling pattern: the exploitation of America’s safety-net by illegal aliens,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald for the National Fraud Enforcement Division. “Fraud by illegal aliens carries real and substantial costs to American taxpayers and places enormous strain on our public benefits systems. The Fraud Division remains laser-focused on rooting out fraud — whether committed by illegal aliens or anyone else — and recovering money wrongfully taken from the American people.”
“Today’s announcement is just the beginning of what will be a sustained and ongoing effort to arrest and charged individuals for benefit fraud in Massachusetts. The defendants charged today, stole from a number of programs, including SNAP and MassHealth – which are designed to assist U.S. citizens in need of food and health care. They allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars each in benefits for which they are not entitled,” said U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. “There isn’t any place else in the world where you can go and be handed free food, free housing, free healthcare and free monthly checks, while being in the country illegally. However, it appears that you can come to Massachusetts and steal as many benefits as you want without fear and without any accountability. This is all ending on my watch. Beginning today, we will be announcing benefit fraud charges on a rolling basis.”
The illegal aliens indicted as part of this scheme include:

Santo Escolastico Cuello, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $162,180 in MassHealth fraud.
Mario Baez Romero, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $26,942 in SNAP fraud and $48,785 in MassHealth fraud.
Richard Odelis Vallegas Nunez, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $48,865 in MassHealth fraud.
Miguel Diaz Matos, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $13,431 in SNAP fraud.
Mitul Patel, a criminal illegal alien from India, who is charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud. 
Santo Tejada Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $4,054 in SNAP benefit fraud.
Yahaira Diaz Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, who is charged with $48,694 in MassHealth fraud.

These indictments were the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). HSI’s Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force led the investigation with task force partners from the Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts State Auditor’s Office, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the United States Department of Agriculture OIG, Social Security Administration OIG, the Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Department of Labor OIG.
HSI targets and dismantles transnational criminal organizations and individuals that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. HSI identifies sources of identity and benefit fraud, including document manufacturers, thieves, brokers, and even sponsors, attorneys and others who enable criminals to apply for benefits.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

ASHINGTON – In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Know2Protect campaign and the Tim Tebow Foundation are releasing a new public service announcement featuring Tim Tebow, Foundation Chairman. The “No Time to Waste” public service announcement (PSA), available on know2protect.gov and the DHS YouTube Channel, calls on parents, teens and communities to act immediately to protect children from online predators. In the video message, Tebow reminds viewers: “No time to waste. Every minute somewhere online, a child is being targeted. By the time you finish this video, another child will be groomed.”
Recent data highlights the necessity of Tebow’s message: In 2025, there were more than 21.3 million reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline, including more than 61.8 million images, videos and other files related to suspected child sexual exploitation.
“Every child deserves to be safe, both online and off,” said Tim Tebow. “I’m grateful for the work our foundation team is doing alongside Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the DHS Know2Protect campaign to shine a light on threats that too often go unseen and empower people to act. Awareness is not optional; it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent online child exploitation.”
Tebow urges viewers to take and pass the Pledge2Protect, Know2Protect’s nationwide call-to-action, which encourages parents, trusted adults, kids, teens and policymakers to take a stand against online exploitation and abuse by implementing five online safety steps and accessing age-appropriate resources to keep kids and teens safe online. Once you’ve taken the Pledge, the campaign encourages communities to pass it along, helping build a nationwide movement to keep kids safe online.
“We’re honored to have Tim Tebow and his foundation partner with the Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Protect Campaign,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Every day, Homeland Security Investigations and the DHS Cyber Crimes Center are working to stop bad actors from harming our youth—but we can’t do it alone. We need everyone to stay vigilant, assess the risks, and take action to prevent child exploitation online. Please join us in making your Pledge2Protect to increase public awareness of this critical issue and keep our children safe.”
Tim Tebow and the Tim Tebow Foundation have directly supported the DHS Cyber Crimes Center’s Operation Renewed Hope (ORH) since its inception. ORH is an international, HSI-led annual law enforcement surge to identify and rescue victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. ORH’s fourth annual surge (ORH IV) took place in February and led to the largest online child sexual exploitation victim identification operation ever conducted. This year’s effort brought together specialists from 34 agencies across 29 countries, resulting in more than 500 victim identification referrals and over 200 positive identifications. Since ORH began in 2023, more than 850 children have been identified, located and rescued.
Tebow’s urgent message in the PSA reflects the reality uncovered by ORH IV: there’s no time to waste; communities must rally together to stop online child sexual exploitation and ensure every child’s safety.
To view the PSA, take the Pledge2Protect and access free resources, visit www.Know2Protect.gov.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

The defendant and co-conspirators spent two years defrauding victims and sending their money overseas
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led to the conviction and sentencing of a man who laundered nearly $100 million.
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. District Court in Seattle sentenced Geoffrey Auyeung, a United States citizen, to 5 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, Auyeung enabled investment fraud schemes by receiving approximately $100 million in fraud proceeds and forwarding them to co-conspirators’ bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses.
From 2022 through 2024, co-conspirators convinced victims to send money to purported escrow accounts for oil tank storage purchases in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Houston. The funds were quickly moved into other accounts, sent offshore, or used to purchase cryptocurrencies, much of which was transferred to individuals in Nigeria and Russia.
“Mr. Auyeung took advantage of investors who thought they were investing in the oil and gas industry,” said Acting HSI Seattle Special Agent in Charge April Miller.  “Not just Americans, but people all around the world.”
The investigation was led by HSI and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI).
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

The Immigration and Nationality Act directs the removal of aliens who illegally vote in American elections
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after DHS General Counsel James Percival directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce stricter penalties, including deportation, for aliens who illegally vote in American elections.
In a letter to ICE leadership, DHS points out that the Immigration and Nationality Act directs the removal of aliens who illegally vote or make a false claim to U.S. citizenship, which often go hand-in-hand. These provisions even allow for the removal of aliens legally in the U.S. if they illegally participate in our elections. A criminal conviction is not required to invoke these provisions.
“The importance of free, fair, and honest elections is without question. Echoing the words of President Trump, ‘the right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and tabulated, without illegal dilution, is vital to determining the rightful winner of an election,’” said DHS General Counsel James Percival. “Illegal voting by aliens dilutes the votes of American citizens and undermines our democracy. It must have consequences.”
This directive will help to further implement policies like those that President Donald J. Trump enacted with Executive Order 14248, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, signed on March 25, 2025. That order directs actions across the federal government, including with regard to verifying voter eligibility, grant administration, information-sharing, enforcement of federal integrity laws, improving voting systems, and criminal prosecution of unlawful voting by aliens.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security – Please note, there is an Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this statement.

From Fiscal Year 2013 through 2025, nearly 19,000 Special Immigrant Juvenile petitioners had criminal arrest records
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after DHS General Counsel James Percival asked state court judges to take greater steps to combat rampant fraud in the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) process run by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The SIJ classification provides a pathway to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, and ultimately naturalization, for illegal alien minors under the age of 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by either one parent or both parents.
However, the SIJ system is at great risk of fraud that, if not properly policed by state court judges, can allow dangerous criminals into our country. A recent report by the USCIS’s Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS), covering SIJ data from Fiscal Years 2013 through 2025, discovered that nearly 19,000 SIJ petitioners had criminal arrest records, including 120 for murder. At least 200 approved SIJ petitioners were convicted of sex offenses, while more than 500 were known or suspected members of MS-13 and more than 100 were known or suspected members of the 18th Street gang.
Some examples include:

The leader of a New York chapter of MS-13, who later pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in connection with his participation in EIGHT murders in New York.
A Trinitarios gang member who participated in a drive-by shooting that killed two people and wounded five others. This individual also participated in previous shootings of rival gang members in Lynn, Massachusetts in February and May of 2023. His SIJ petition was approved in June of 2023, AFTER he had committed these crimes.
Four members of the same MS-13 clique in Virginia, who were indicted in 2023 and 2024 for their participation in racketeering conspiracies involving multiple murders, including the murder of a 19-year-old woman who was shot 16 times for insulting the gang on social media.

“While the SIJ program advances important congressional objectives, it is at significant risk of fraud,” said DHS General Counsel James Percival. “Frequently, there is no underlying child protective services or similar investigation into the child’s circumstances. Instead, aliens who wish to remain in the United States forever can obtain these orders without meaningfully demonstrating that they meet the requirements because judges are unaware of the need to vet the claims. The failure of state court judges to police the requirements of the SIJ process leads to tangible harm. It allows criminals, gang members, and even suspected terrorists to obtain lawful status while eroding trust and diverting resources away from genuinely vulnerable children.”
Much of the fraud that occurs in the SIJ program is only possible because state court judges who are not aware of the risks grant predicate orders in a non-adversarial and pro forma fashion. In some jurisdictions, judges issue SIJ predicate orders without even holding a hearing.
By eliminating fraud in this system, the SIJ program can return to its original purpose of only admitting those who have legitimate claims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Rigorous judicial review practices can help ensure that SIJ projections reach the children the law was designed to protect, while preventing misuse by those who pose risks to public safety.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security. The claims made in support of US ICE and claims of guilt against immigrants to the USA may or may not be accurate. What is accurate is that the US Department of Homeland Security and/or ICE have asserted views contained in this statement that could potentially be politically motivated, and it is possible that crimes detailed as fact by the USDHS and or ICE are actually alleged and may not have been tested in a court of law. As such these claims are not necessarily supported or endorsed by MIL-OSI and its clients. However, MIL-OSI can assert that this statement is an accurate record of what the US Department of Homeland Security and or ICE has released on its website and to media.