Alejandro Mayorkas: A Potential Head of Biden’s DHS Early Life and Background Alejandro Mayorkas, a Cuban-Jewish attorney, has emerged as a significant contender for the leadership position at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Born in Cuba, Mayorkas’s family immigrated to the United States when he was just a year old. His diverse heritage, with a father of Cuban Sephardic roots and a mother who escaped the Holocaust to Cuba, shaped his identity profoundly. Mayorkas has always maintained a strong connection to his Cuban-American, Hispanic, and Jewish identities. Professional Career and Contributions Mayorkas served as the former Deputy Secretary of…
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