Alejandro Mayorkas

Alejandro Mayorkas is an American lawyer and government official currently serving as the Secretary of Homeland Security, appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021. He is responsible for overseeing the nation's security policies, which include immigration, cybersecurity, border protection, and disaster response. Mayorkas previously served as the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and was the first immigrant to lead the agency, reflecting his deep understanding of immigration issues. His role involves addressing pressing security challenges while balancing humanitarian considerations in immigration policy.