Secretary Alejandro MayorkasVerified account

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Husband, Dad, Immigrant. Serving as Secretary of Homeland Security under Biden and Harris.

Washington DC
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Joined February 2021
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    May 14

    . has been briefed on the situation in . DHS is actively coordinating with all relevant local, state, and federal agencies and will continue to provide the Department’s full support.

    61 replies . 54 retweets 174 likes
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  2. May 13

    We grieve with the families of our fallen heroes. We will forever remember and pay tribute to those we have lost. We honor them by continuing our service to country and the noble law enforcement mission.

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  3. May 13

    Law enforcement officers sacrifice themselves every day to keep others safe and secure. They do not make those sacrifices alone. Their families and loved ones do so as well. The law enforcement families are heroes. We heard their stories today, of pride, love, and loss.

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  4. May 13

    I was privileged to participate in today’s beautiful ceremony honoring the fallen heroes of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement who gave their lives in the service of our country. We were joined by many family members of the fallen. The family members are heroes too.

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  5. Retweeted
    May 13

    WATCH LIVE: and join the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize our law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.

    21 replies . 15 retweets 40 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    May 12

    From across DHS, thank you to our fallen heroes in law enforcement. To remember those who put on their uniforms for the last time in defending our , we’re proud to introduce a Virtual Wall of Honor. Visit to learn more.

    American flag on left side of image. Right side includes blue background with DHS seal overlay. In white, text of the DHS mission. "With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values."
    32 replies . 21 retweets 66 likes
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  7. May 12

    Thank you to the House of Representatives, and the years-long leadership of Chairman Bennie Thompson, for passing legislation that will achieve fair compensation and worker protections for our tremendous, dedicated personnel. This is a major step forward.

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  8. May 12

    After today’s Valor Memorial Ceremony ended, I met with families of our fallen heroes. The family members are heroes too. Their love and support made the service of our fallen possible. We honored the families today, and they are forever a part of the broader CBP family.

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  9. May 12

    I was privileged to participate in the Valor Memorial Ceremony this morning, as we honored our fallen heroes and their loved ones. The greatest tribute we pay to the fallen is how we carry forward in executing our mission. All our CBP personnel do that every single day.

    15 replies . 5 retweets 26 likes
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  10. May 12

    I thank Admiral Karl Schultz for his distinguished service to our nation and our as the 26th Commandant of the Coast Guard. Admiral Schultz has devoted his life to public service, and he has led the to new heights during his extraordinary tenure as its Commandant.

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  11. May 12

    I look forward to working with her as she leads in its critical mission to protect our nation’s maritime security.

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  12. May 12

    Admiral Fagan has served in the for nearly four decades and will be the first woman to serve as its Commandant. She is widely admired as a role model of the utmost integrity.

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  13. May 12

    I am immensely proud to congratulate Admiral Linda L. Fagan on her historic confirmation as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard . Admiral Fagan is an extraordinary leader, trailblazer, and public servant. My full statement ➡️

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  14. May 11

    This afternoon I joined Director Patterson and the Federal Protective Service to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. They are remembered. The lives they led and their courageous, selfless service to country live on through the noble law enforcement work we perform every day.

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  15. May 11

    This morning I was privileged to join the to honor the fallen heroes, those who gave of themselves in the service of country. We remember them always, and our sorrow for their loss is joined by our pride in who they were and what they will forever mean to us.

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  16. May 10

    Cyberattacks are yet another weapon that Russia is using in its brutal assault against the people of Ukraine. We call out and join our allies in condemning Russia’s warfare.

    Russia’s cyber activities targeting Ukraine may be less visible than its missile and artillery bombardments, but they are key pieces of the Kremlin’s unjustified war. Today we are sharing the truth about these activities.
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  17. May 9

    This afternoon at HQ, our law enforcement leaders joined and me to honor our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives to keep us all safe. Every day we honor them through our work, and we commemorate their noble service. Never forgotten, always with us.

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  18. May 9

    This morning I had the privilege to join Tony Reardon of NTEU, Troy Miller of , and other leaders to honor the fallen members of CBP Office of Field Operations who gave their lives in the service of our country. Our fallen heroes are remembered forever, and always with us.

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    May 9

    LIVE AT 1:30 PM ➡️ Join and as DHS honors those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. View this special event here ➡️

    Blue shield on black background. DHS seal overlay. Text that reads: National Police Week. DHS Memorial Ceremony Honoring the Law Enforcement Community. Monday, May 9, 2022. 1:30 PM EDT. Lists website to visit as dhs.gov/live.
    18 replies . 20 retweets 45 likes
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  20. May 7

    A message to the workforce as we close out at Headquarters ⬇️

    92 replies . 21 retweets 72 likes
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