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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, the agency confirmed Tuesday.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas fires most of Homeland Security Advisory Council

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DHS Secretary Mayorkas fires most of Homeland Security Advisory Council

Department of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has fired all but three members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.

U.S. bans all cotton, tomatoes from China's Xinjiang region

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U.S. bans all cotton, tomatoes from China's Xinjiang region

The United States banned all imports of cotton and tomato from China's Xinjiang region citing evidence of slave labor in the region, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

Judge orders Trump administration to process DACA applications

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Judge orders Trump administration to process DACA applications

ens of thousands of undocumented immigrants could be eligible for protections offered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after a federal judge ordered the program must revert to its 2017 status.

U.S. bans cotton from China region over claims of 'forced labor'

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U.S. bans cotton from China region over claims of 'forced labor'

The Trump administration has turned up economic pressure on China by barring U.S. imports of cotton products that it says are made through forced labor by detained Uighur Muslims.

DHS, Labor Dept. tighten restrictions for migrant workers on H-1B visas

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DHS, Labor Dept. tighten restrictions for migrant workers on H-1B visas

U.S. employers looking to temporarily hire skilled foreign workers will now have to meet tougher standards after the Trump administration announced new visa restrictions.

DHS watchdog won't probe Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments

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DHS watchdog won't probe Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has decided not to investigate whether the acting Homeland Security secretary and his deputy are lawfully serving in their roles.

Trump administration cracks down on Chinese imports linked to enslaved labor

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Trump administration cracks down on Chinese imports linked to enslaved labor

The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. customs agents would temporarily seize imports of hair products, clothing, cotton and computer parts from Chinese companies determined to use enslaved labor.

GAO: Acting DHS chief Chad Wolf, deputy not legally appointed to jobs

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GAO: Acting DHS chief Chad Wolf, deputy not legally appointed to jobs

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf and Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli are not legally entitled to hold those positions, a government watchdog determined Friday.

Oregon to sue federal agencies over response to Portland protests

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Oregon to sue federal agencies over response to Portland protests

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said Saturday that the state will sue federal law enforcement agencies over their response to Black Lives Matter protests in Portland.

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The Office of the Attorney General of Virginia will move forward with our lawsuit against the federal government and its unconstitutional overreach of its authority with the passage of the federal healthcare bill
Va. to challenge healthcare initiative Mar 22, 2010

We contend that if a person decides not to buy health insurance, that person -- by definition -- is not engaging in commerce, and therefore, is not subject to a federal mandate
Va. to challenge healthcare initiative Mar 22, 2010

Regardless of whether you believe the law is constitutional or not, we should all agree that a prompt resolution of this issue is in everyone's best interest
Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Ginsburg chills healthcare speedup hopes Feb 13, 2011

Given the importance of the issues at stake to the states and to the economy as a whole
Supreme Court won't hear healthcare appeal Apr 25, 2011

I see troubling signs of bad faith on the part of Virginia Tech's detractors
Judge lets AG defend Va. Tech in lawsuits Jun 06, 2011

Kenneth Thomas 'Ken' Cuccinelli II (born July 30, 1968) is a U.S. politician and the Attorney General of Virginia. From 2002 until January 16, 2010 he was a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 37th district in Fairfax County. A Republican convention selected him over two other candidates to run against Democrat Steve Shannon for Attorney General, and he won the November 2009 general election. He took office as Virginia's Attorney General in January 2010.

Cuccinelli was born in Edison, New Jersey. He graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1986, and received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, a J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law, and an M.A. in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University.

Cuccinelli has served on a number of state commissions, including:

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