In the past week, Kristi Noem has made national headlines as Secretary of Homeland Security by rolling out some of the administration’s most significant law enforcement and immigration policy actions in recent memory. Most notably, the United States Department of Homeland Security reported an estimated one point six million illegal aliens have departed the country in her first two hundred days, a trend largely attributed to a voluntary departure or self-deportation incentive program. Secretary Noem recently emphasized on Fox News that messaging about these programs has been a key factor, and while the incentives come at taxpayer expense, research cited by the Center for Immigration Studies claims this is just a fraction of the long-term cost of supporting these migrants if they stayed in the country. The Department of Homeland Security also now reports the lowest southwest border crossing numbers seen in recent years, reflecting a major decline in illegal entries compared to the prior presidential administration, according to Komo News and multiple press releases.Secretary Noem has also been in the spotlight for her decision to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals from several countries. In a pivotal federal court development this week, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay for the administration’s new DHS policy, marking a legal victory for Secretary Noem and her priorities as detailed on the official Department of Homeland Security website. The Secretary’s assertive moves on TPS have drawn both praise and criticism, and the policy’s implementation is already triggering advocacy campaigns from human rights organizations.Another highly controversial initiative is the ongoing construction of a large immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, which critics have dubbed Alligator Alcatraz. Despite concerns raised by Tribal nations, environmentalists, and civil rights watchdogs, Secretary Noem and President Trump visited the site last month and pushed the project forward. A recent oversight letter from Congressional members now demands more transparency around the legal authority and vendor relationships for the project.Disaster response remains another focus. After visiting Ruidoso, New Mexico, which was hit by deadly floods in July, Secretary Noem announced eleven point four million dollars in additional relief funds for recovery, revealing the department’s efforts to address local crisis response.On Tuesday, Noem announced plans to paint the entire United States Mexico border wall black, in accordance with President Trump’s orders, an unusual move gaining rapid attention on social media platforms like Tiktok and Instagram.Listeners, thank you for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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