Department Of Homeland Security Announces 100-Day Pause On Deportations Of Illegal Immigrants

On Joe Biden’s first day as president, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced a 100-day pause on some deportations.

“The pause will allow DHS to ensure that its resources are dedicated to responding to the most pressing challenges that the United States faces, including immediate operational challenges at the southwest border in the midst of the most serious global public health crisis in a century,” David Pekoske said in a statement.