Transcript of interview by Andrea Mitchell with Secretary Of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
April 27, 2010 – “…But let me say what I said when the bill was signed; that I thought it was unfortunate and misguided; that I think it will not be value-added to law enforcement, indeed, it will detract from some of the efforts that are already under way to really focus on the most serious offenders, the most serious criminals, the ones that not only have crossed the border illegally but are committing other crimes.” (full text)
Excerpt of statement by Attorney General Eric Holder at April 27, 2010, press conference
“I think that that law is an unfortunate one. I think that it is, I fear, subject to potential abuse… The Justice Department, along with… DHS, is looking at the law to decide exactly how we are going to react to it. We are considering all possibilities, including the possibility of a court challenge.” (additional excerpts)
Excerpts of deposition by Secretary Of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano at the Senate hearing of April 27, 2010
“…I think your observation bears repeating, and that is by helping Mexico, we help ourselves, and that particularly our assistance through Merida and other means in this issue on the cartels helps us. These cartels impact us, and that's why we view them as a -- as a homeland-security issue.” (additional excerpts)
Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony for Active-Duty Service Members
Over the years, many have attempted to confront the challenges of illegal immigration in the United States. It has become a politically divisive issue. But we should agree that when 11 million people in the United States are living there illegally, outside the system, it is an unacceptable situation. The American people demand and deserve a solution. That solution is common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform grounded in the principles of responsibility and accountability. (complete text)
Mexico and the United States Review
a Broad Transportation Relationship
Secretary of Communications and Transportation Juan Molinar Horcasitas and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood met Monday, April 12 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to discuss the broad range of transportation issues of fundamental economic interest to both countries. (complete text)
U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo -
Warden Message
At approximately 11 pm the night of April 9, an explosive device was thrown over the fence of the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo. There were no injuries, but windows were damaged. Authorities are investigating the explosion. The Consulate General and the Consular Agency in Piedras Negras will be closed to the public on Monday, April 12. The Consulate General and Consular Agency will reopen when we are confident that we have adequate security to keep our visitors safe. (complete text)
Treasury Targets Perpetrators of Mexican Drug Trafficking Violence Tied to Los Zetas and the Gulf Cartel
Mexico City, March 24, 2010 – On the heels of Tuesday's U.S.-Mexico Merida High Level Consultative Group meeting in Mexico City, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated 54 Mexican principal lieutenants and enforcers for Mexico's Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas – groups that are responsible for much of the current bloodshed in Mexico –as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act). (complete text)
Statement by the President Praising the Bipartisan Immigration Reform Framework
In June, I met with members of both parties, and assigned Secretary Napolitano to work with them and key constituencies around the country to craft a comprehensive approach that will finally fix our broken immigration system. I am pleased to see that Senators Schumer and Graham have produced a promising, bipartisan framework which can and should be the basis for moving forward.(complete text)
Treasury Sanctions La Familia Michoacana Leadership
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated seven key leaders of the international drug trafficking organization La Familia Michoacana (La Familia) as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs). (complete text)
Mexico Extradites Another Key Player in Organized Crime
Mexico City, February 18, 2010 – Vicente Zambada-Niebla, aka “El Vicentillo,” was extradited from Mexico to the United States today to face U.S. criminal charges related to narcotrafficking.(complete text)
Mexico Marks another Success against Drug Cartels
Mexico City, January 12, 2010 – On behalf of the United States Government, Ambassador Carlos Pascual congratulates the Calderon Administration, SSP Secretary Garcia Luna, and other federal and Baja California State authorities on the capture of Eduardo Teodoro “El Teo” Garcia Simental, one of the most brutal drug traffickers in recent Mexican history. (complete text)
The Mexico-U.S. relation: a year in review - Press Conference by
Ambassador Pascual - December 17, 2009
Treasury Designates Sinaloa Cartel Members Under the Kingpin Act
December 15, 2009 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated two Mexican nationals and two Mexican companies as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs) for providing material support to the drug trafficking activities of the Sinaloa Cartel. (complete text)
Treasury Designates Individuals and Companies Tied to the Beltran Leyva Organization
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated 22 individuals and 10 companies as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers for their ties to the Mexico-based Beltran Leyva Organization. Pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act). (complete text)
Mexico Extradites Eleven Indicted CriminalsAttorneys General to Meet in Washington D.C.
Mexico City, November 1, 2009 – In a solid sign of the cooperation between our two governments on law enforcement issues, Mexico remanded eleven suspects under indictment in the United States to U.S. authorities today. (complete text)
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