The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a final rule amending regulations to require that all aliens (non-U.S. citizens) may now be photographed upon entry and departure from the United States. Key points: • The rule covers departures from airports, seaports, land ports, or “any other authorized point of departure.” • It may also require other biometrics (not just photographs) for non-citizens. • Effective date: December 26, 2025.

DHS Secretary Noem Criticizes Governor Walz Amid Fentanyl Crisis In a recent Fox News clip from October 24, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of jeopardizing public safety by not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Noem's remarks highlight the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, with 2024 data showing a 27% drop in U.S. overdose deaths to 80,400, yet fentanyl is still implicated in 69% of cases. This political clash underscores the tension between state and