DHS Will Use Economic Stimulus Funds to Create Jobs While Making America Safer

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released some details about those of its projects being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The total amount going to DHS and to the General Services Administration in support of DHS programs is $3.5 billion. Funded projects include:

  • construction of a consolidated headquarters for the department ($650 million);
  • renovation and construction at land ports of entry ($720 million); and
  • explosive detection systems and enhanced checkpoint screening equipment at airports ($1 billion).

The DHS has also launched a website that will monitor and track the stimulus money coming in to the department and going out to DHS-related projects.

 

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Use of E-Verify Program Proves Challenging and Controversial

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

USA Today reports that the federal E-Verify system is becoming increasingly popular with states, despite the pitfalls and controversies that surround its use. The problems, identified in a report commissioned by the Homeland Security Department, include the following:

  • false preliminary rejections that may result in increased discrimination against foreign-born employees
  • improper use of E-Verify to check the status of job applicants
  • lack of measures to prevent the use of fraudulent IDs

Janet Napolitano, new head of the Department of Homeland Security and a strong supporter of E-Verify, has ordered a review of the program, due February 20, 2009.

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