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U.S. to allow indefinite detention of migrant children – DHS
The move is aimed at deterring migrant expectations that they will be released after being arrested by the US border authorities and able to disappear into the US population
U.S. declares Philippines ineligible for H-2A, H-2B visas
The Philippines says it is open to working with the United States to address the visa concerns
'No cause for alarm' despite U.S. advisory on inadequate security at NAIA – MIAA
MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal also says no complications regarding passengers are expected to arise as services for the airport were not downgraded
U.S. airlines ordered to alert passengers of inadequate security at NAIA
(UPDATED) The Homeland Security of the US says experts determined that the NAIA does not maintain or carry out 'effective security' that meets the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization
U.S. says NAIA security measures inadequate – envoy
(UPDATED) The Department of Transportation says it is acting on recommendations of US authorities to improve security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Proposed U.S. law to clamp down on green card holders on benefits
The US Department of Homeland Security estimates the rule will affect just over 382,200 immigrants applying to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents each year
New North Korean malware 'Typeframe' discovered by U.S.
Shortly after the Trump-Kim summit, the FBI and the US Department of Homeland Security discover new malware 'Typeframe'
No laptop ban as U.S. says all airlines have raised security
The more intense inspections of carry on electronics are expected to make airport boarding procedures longer than before
U.S. lifts laptop ban for Etihad flights
The decision to lift the ban on US bound Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi comes after the airline implemented enhanced security measures
U.S. to toughen airline security; no laptop ban expansion
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly says evolving terror threats makes it imperative to raise overall security standards rather than take a piecemeal approach on personal electronics
Trump ends policy protecting undocumented immigrant families
UPDATED Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly does not say whether the government has plans to replace DAPA or the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents
U.S. appeals court upholds block on Trump travel ban
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit keeps in place a lower court injunction on the ban arguing the president has overstepped his authority and his executive order discriminated against travelers based on their nationality
U.S. promises no mass deportations in bid to calm Mexico
There will be no use of military force for immigration operations says US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly
U.S. targets millions in sweeping deportation plan
UPDATED Two memos issued by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly order border patrol and immigration officers to deport as quickly as possible any illegal immigrants they find with only a few exceptions
Trump stacks top government posts with retired generals
Trump s naming of at least 3 retired generals to top posts raises questions as to why there will be so much military brass in cabinet level jobs
8 kids rescued from cybersex den in Taguig
Authorities arrest the alleged mastermind and the mother of 3 of the rescued children
PH murder suspect nabbed in California
Ezra Maling is wanted in connection of the 2003 murder of Rebedy Graceda Vergara of Cainta Rizal
NBI raids cybersex den in Pateros
The tip about the den comes from the US Department of Homeland Security
US Congress averts Homeland Security shutdown
With just two hours to spare the House of Representatives passes a measure funding the premier agency securing the US against terror threats
Undocumented Filipino teachers in US asked to come forward
The Philippine embassy in the US vows to pin down an illegal recruiter who had victimized 1 000 Filipino teachers from 2003 to 2007
Do undocumented Filipinos in US qualify for TPS?
The Philippines says the US has to look at the conditions very carefully to consider whether the Philippines qualifies for immigration relief through a temporary protected status
Obama seeks $3.7B to stem illegal border entries
Obama says the funds will help ease an urgent humanitarian situation that has seen tens of thousands of minors from El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras illegally cross the southern US border
'Border is wide open': Small US town with big grievance
Overwhelmed by the massive waves of mostly lone child immigrants crossing from Mexico into Texas and Arizona the US government has been forced to transfer some of them to detention centers elsewhere including in California
Smartphones, electronics to get closer airport checks – US
TSA statement: Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft The traveler may also undergo additional screening
Washington to tighten security for US-bound flights
US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced unspecified steps that would be carried out in coming days amid concern that terror groups are developing new explosives to circumvent airport security
US warns undocumented child migrants will be deported
The United States is seeing a huge surge in young migrants fleeing gang violence and poverty in Central America mostly Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador
CIA, FBI flagged Boston suspect
UPDATE The revelations raised fresh questions over why US authorities did not further investigate Tamerlan Tsarnaev and in doing so possibly prevent the attacks
Poison found in letter to US senator
UPDATE The letter was detected during a routine inspection of mail at an off site facility and did not reach the US Capitol or Senator Roger Wicker s office
'A little paranoia' keeps US vigilant: FBI official
More than a decade after the 9 11 attacks a little paranoia on the part of the American people helps the country remain vigilant to terror threats
FOI case: Homeland Security sued for drone details
The Electronic Frontier Foundation says it has sued the US Department of Homeland Security to obtain details about Predator drones
