Alejandro N. Mayorkas

Alejandro N. Mayorkas is an American attorney and government official who has served as the Secretary of Homeland Security since February 2021. He is the first Latino and immigrant to hold this position. Mayorkas previously served as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama and has had a notable career in public service, focusing on issues related to immigration, cybersecurity, and national security. His recent actions include announcing extensions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for several countries and the controversial cancellation of TPS for Venezuela, which have garnered significant attention in the media.