# THE HOMELAND SECURITY UPDATE
HOST: Welcome to this week's Homeland Security Update, where we bring you the latest developments from DHS. I'm your host, and we have a lot to cover today.
Breaking news this week as President Trump calls in the National Guard to protect ICE officers and federal property amid violent protests in Los Angeles. On June 7th, the President authorized the deployment of at least 2,000 National Guard personnel for 60 days to protect federal immigration enforcement operations.
In an interview on Face the Nation yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem explained the decision:
"President Trump is putting the safety of the communities that are being impacted by these riots and by these protests that have turned violent, and he's putting the safety of our law enforcement officers first. These 2000 National Guard soldiers are specifically trained for this type of crowd situation."
This deployment follows several significant policy shifts at DHS since January. The department has rescinded the Biden administration's "Protected Areas" enforcement policy, which had limited immigration enforcement in locations like schools, hospitals, and churches. A DHS spokesperson stated: "Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America's schools and churches to avoid arrest."
On June 6th, DHS also terminated Temporary Protected Status for Nepal. Secretary Noem determined that conditions in Nepal no longer meet the requirements for TPS. Affected individuals must prepare to depart by August 5th unless they have another legal basis to remain in the United States.
Additionally, the administration has implemented new travel restrictions. As of June 5th, entry into the United States has been suspended for nationals of several countries, including Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea, citing national security concerns and high visa overstay rates.
These actions represent a significant shift in enforcement priorities compared to the previous administration. Critics argue these policies are unnecessarily harsh, while supporters maintain they're essential for national security.
For those affected by these changes, visit the DHS website for the latest information and compliance requirements. CBP's Home mobile application is available for those planning to depart the US.
Stay tuned next week as we continue to monitor developments at our nation's borders and within our immigration system.
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