Biden Administration

The Biden Administration refers to the current US presidential administration, led by President Joe Biden. President Biden was inaugurated on January 20, 2021, succeeding Donald Trump as the 46th president of the United States. The Biden Administration has set a number of priorities in its early days, including responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing climate change, and promoting racial and social justice. The administration has also taken steps to reverse many of the policies put in place by the Trump Administration, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, halting the construction of the border wall with Mexico, and working to undo the travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries. The Biden Administration faces many challenges, both domestically and internationally, but has shown a willingness to take bold action and pursue a progressive agenda.

 

 

Farm labor advocates, leaders concerned after reported human trafficking, ties to Georgia officials
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Farm labor advocates, leaders concerned after reported human trafficking, ties to Georgia officials

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Farmworker advocates are concerned about revelations in a USA TODAY story published April 19 that revealed Georgia Department of Labor officials have ties to one of the largest U.S. human …

Polaris CEO Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council
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Polaris CEO Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council

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I am honored to be named to the Homeland Security Advisory Council under Secretary Mayorkas’s leadership. While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is best known for its role in fighting terrorism, the work of this agency also sits at the very heart of the nation’s response to human trafficking. Within the Department, Homeland…

ATEST Recommendations on Improving Racial Equity in Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs
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ATEST Recommendations on Improving Racial Equity in Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs

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March 15, 2022 • 5:09 pm • Terry FitzPatrick  March 15, 2022 Dr. Kari Johnstone Acting Director Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP) U.S. Department of State Via email Re: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Docket Number: Public Notice: 11648 Dear Dr. Johnstone: Thank you…

Migrant minors dispute pits Florida against Catholic Church
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Migrant minors dispute pits Florida against Catholic Church

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MIAMI (AP) — The debate over whether to deter or accommodate minors arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents has pitted Florida’s Catholic governor against the state’s highest-ranking Roman Catholic. The Archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, and other faith leaders have implored the governor to reconsider an order that suspends renewals of state licenses…

Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III)
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Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III)

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Read the whole story: Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Private Employers (Part I) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III) State government…

The wicked problem of drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere
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The wicked problem of drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere

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How to address the ongoing threat of illegal drug use in the United States remains a persistent challenge. The activities of increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) exacerbate that challenge for the whole of the Western Hemisphere. The incoming Biden administration should be especially wary of the likely inevitable growth of fentanyl shipment through maritime…