• DHS Cracks Down on Forced Labor, Extends TPS, and Targets Noncitizen Offenders

  • Nov 27 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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DHS Cracks Down on Forced Labor, Extends TPS, and Targets Noncitizen Offenders

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  • Welcome to this week's update on the Department of Homeland Security's latest news and developments. I'm your host, and we're diving right into the most significant headline from the department this week.

    The Department of Homeland Security has taken a major step in combating forced labor practices. As of November 25, 2024, DHS will restrict goods from over 100 China-based companies due to their involvement in forced labor practices in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized, "Forced labor is a violation of basic human rights. The Department of Homeland Security has aggressively enforced the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, preventing goods made through forced labor from entering our country."

    This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration's broader effort to eliminate forced labor in U.S. supply chains. The addition of 29 new entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List brings the total to 107 companies. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will apply a rebuttable presumption that goods produced by these entities are prohibited from entering the United States unless clear and convincing evidence shows they were not produced with forced labor.

    In other news, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been actively conducting targeted operations. For example, ERO Baltimore conducted a targeted operation that resulted in the arrest of five unlawfully present noncitizen offenders throughout Maryland. Additionally, ICE ERO Boston arrested several individuals, including a confirmed MS-13 gang member and a Colombian national accused of child sexual abuse.

    On the policy front, the Department of Homeland Security has announced several updates. The department has extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status for Somalia and Yemen due to ongoing conditions in these countries that prevent individuals from safely returning. Furthermore, DHS has implemented "Keeping Families Together," a process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.

    These developments have significant impacts on various stakeholders. For American citizens, these actions underscore the government's commitment to protecting human rights and ensuring ethical supply chains. Businesses and organizations must now be more vigilant in their sourcing practices to avoid inadvertently profiting from forced labor. State and local governments are also affected, as they work with DHS to enforce these policies.

    Looking ahead, it's crucial for citizens and businesses to stay informed about these changes. For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security's website at dhs.gov. If you're interested in learning more about the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, you can find detailed information and resources there.

    In conclusion, the Department of Homeland Security continues to take decisive action against forced labor and to protect national security. Stay tuned for further updates, and remember, your engagement and awareness are key to making these policies effective. Thank you for joining us this week.
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