Eric Ruark Appointed Assistant Secretary for Border Security and Immigration

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Published February 11th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

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The Department of Homeland Security announced the appointment of Eric Ruark as the Assistant Secretary for Border Security and Immigration (BSI). In this role, Mr. Ruark will manage and implement strategies and policies to maintain the integrity of the U.S. immigration system and promote cooperation on border security and immigration matters across DHS Components.

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This document announces the appointment of Eric Ruark as the Assistant Secretary for Border Security and Immigration (BSI) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mr. Ruark's responsibilities include managing and implementing strategies and policies related to the U.S. immigration system and border security, as well as fostering cooperation among DHS components on these matters. His background includes over 15 years in immigration research and policy in the non-profit sector, extensive publications on immigration issues, and prior congressional testimony.

This is an informational notice regarding a leadership appointment. There are no immediate compliance actions required for regulated entities. The appointment signifies a focus on border security and immigration policy implementation within DHS. Compliance officers should note this leadership change as it may influence future policy directives or enforcement priorities related to immigration and border management.

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Eric A. Ruark

Eric A. Ruark

Assistant Secretary for Border Security and Immigration

Eric Ruark is the Assistant Secretary for Border Security and Immigration (BSI) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this role, Mr. Ruark advances the DHS mission by managing and implementing strategies and policies to maintain the integrity of the U.S. immigration system while facilitating secure and orderly travel across our borders. BSI is tasked with promoting consistency and cooperation on border security and immigration matters across DHS Components.

Mr. Ruark’s career reflects over 15 years of previous work in immigration research and policy in the non-profit sector. He has published extensively on immigration issues and helped to inaugurate an international research group dedicated to academic research on immigration-related topics. Mr. Ruark was regularly cited as a subject matter expert in national and international media outlets, and he has testified in Congress.

A native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Mr. Ruark holds a B.A. in History and an M.A. in European History from Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his Ph.D. comprehensive exams in Twentieth Century German History at the University of Maryland and has taught university courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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