Secretary Napolitano's statement on the passing of Senator Robert Byrd.

Secretary Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Secure Flight program, the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved this month.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano traveled to Denver, Colo., to deliver remarks highlighting the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to work with Congress on ways to comprehensively reform our nation’s immigration laws to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference—the largest gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials in the nation.

Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she discussed some of the immigration and border-related challenges that law enforcement faces.

Secretary Napolitano and Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez forged an agreement between the United States and El Salvador that will strengthen the capabilities of both countries to share information about criminal nationals repatriated to El Salvador or to the United States, bolstering efforts to combat transnational crime and safeguard public safety.

Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks about the Department's ongoing efforts, and announced new steps, to bolster security along the Southwest border.

The Department of Homeland Security, working with its federal, state, local, tribal and Mexican partners, has made significant progress in cracking down on border-related crime and smuggling while facilitating legitimate travel and commerce. The Administration is committed to building on these successes and addressing current challenges with our partners in order to keep our communities safe from threats of border-related violence and crime. Read about new initiatives to strengthen and expand upon existing, successful efforts.

Obama Administration Announces Multi-Agency Effort to Enhance Intellectual Property Protection

Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at American Constitution Society National Convention

Secretary Napolitano will travel to Denver, Colo., on Thursday, June 24. While in Denver, Secretary Napolitano will deliver remarks highlighting the Obama administration's ongoing efforts to work with Congress on ways to comprehensively reform our nation's immigration laws