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For Immediate Release       
Contact: Dan Gordon , 617-651-0841
Jan. 13, 2021

**Confirming Mayorkas Would Be a Step Towards Smarter Immigration
Policy**

**WASHINGTON, D.C.**- Ahead of Tuesday's Senate confirmation hearing
for Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), immigration and law enforcement leaders have heralded his
nomination as a smart move toward a safer, more welcoming nation.

President-elect Biden's selection of Mayorkas to head DHS drew praise

from law enforcement and business leaders, who characterize it as a
"welcome announcement" and describe the former DHS deputy secretary as
"a proven leader who understands the importance of balancing the needs
for national security and the need to have meaningful immigration
reform." In a December Fox News op-ed
,
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo called the nomination "welcome news for
America's law enforcement community," noting that Mayorkas' record
of cooperative engagement with law enforcement was "an important signal
that he's ready to work with communities in developing the safest,
most effective immigration policies."

As a former prosecutor, Mayorkas understands the importance of
protecting the integrity of our immigration system and the rule of law.
In his previous service at DHS, he championed smart border security and
enforcement approaches to streamline DHS while ensuring the safety of
all Americans - approaches that members of the Law Enforcement
Immigration Task Force
pointed to in their support of Mayorkas.  

"Alejandro Mayorkas understands the balance between keeping the nation
secure and ensuring that we welcome the talent and the families that
help all Americans reach their fullest potential. Both will be essential
to a successful Biden immigration approach," said

**Ali Noorani, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum**.
"As we have outlined
,
compassion for immigrants and an emphasis on security do not have to be
at odds, and an approach that champions both is possible. Alejandro
Mayorkas has shown the kind of leadership that can make that approach a
reality."

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