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Biden to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas as first immigrant and Latino to lead DHS

By Anna Giaritelli
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Biden to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas as first immigrant and Latino to lead DHS

President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team announced Monday afternoon plans to nominate Obama-era official Alejandro Mayorkas as its pick for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

The 60-year-old was born in Havana, Cuba, and if he is confirmed, he will be the first immigrant and Latino to head the third-largest federal department.

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