DHS sounding alarm: Mass alien influx officially declared!
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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Summary
On January 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security officially declared a mass influx of aliens, meaning a large number of people are arriving at once. This affects how the government handles their entry and care, speeding up processes and possibly shifting resources. Expect changes soon that could impact immigration services and funding to manage this big arrival.
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DHS Finds Mass Influx of Aliens
On January 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security formally declared a "mass influx of aliens." The declaration allows DHS to speed up how it handles entry and care for the arriving people and may shift government resources and funding to manage the arrival.
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