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Thompson: DACA Not a Bargaining Chip for President's Fantasy Wish List

January 7, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the Administration's immigration and border security demands:

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Thompson Statement on DHS Decision to End Protected Status for Salvadorans

January 8, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced that it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from El Salvador:

National Association of Secretaries of State Call on Congress to Provide Missing Funds Needed for Election Security

For ImmediateRelease Contact : Guy King

December 13, 2017 (202) 225-5876

Congressman Thompson's Statement On U.S. Committee on Homeland Security's Passage of His Bill Protecting Places of Worship Against Terrorism

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Thompson, Watson Coleman: After NYC Attack TSA Must Focus on Overdue Security Mandates

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Does the New Homeland Security Secretary Agree with Trump?

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Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote

December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:

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Thompson: DHS Border Numbers Show No Need for Wall

December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) end-of-year immigration enforcement numbers: