Department of Homeland Security
Experts Warn Government Has 'Run Roughshod Over the Law' as Social Security Confirms Expanded Data Sharing
The disclosure came through an updated system of record notice, a type of filing that by law must be issued before federal agencies exchange sensitive data
Over 140 Arrests Mark Launch of New South Texas Task Force Against Transnational Crime
Federal officials said the South Texas task force has already been active since late October and cited additional recent operations
Joe Rogan Slams DHS for Using Theo Von in Deportation Promo Without Consent: 'Not How You Envision the Government'
Joe Rogan criticized the Department of Homeland Security this week after comedian Theo Von said DHS used his voice in a deportation-themed video without permission.
ICE Accounts for 50,000 New Federal Hires Amid Wider Government Downsizing
The administration expects to shed about 300,000 federal employees this year through layoffs and buyouts
DHS Runs Multi-Million-Dollar Streaming Ad Campaign in Latest Push to Ramp Up ICE Recruitment
The Rolling Stone report found that DHS advertising increased during last month's government shutdown, rising from $292,000 in YouTube spending in September to $332,000
DHS Platform with Facial-Recognition Access Quietly Monitored College Football Crowds: Report
The platform, known as HSIN, has supported operations at events including the Boston Marathon, Lollapalooza, the World Series, and presidential primary debates
DHS Hired Firm With Deep Ties to Noem for Border Ads, Masking Its Role Through Shell Company: Report
The Department of Homeland Security directed millions of dollars from a $220 million border advertising campaign to a Republican consulting firm closely linked to Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior aides, according to a new investigation.
Former ICE Head Cautions That Agency's Fast-Tracked Recruiting Strategy Risks 'Catastrophic' Outcomes
A former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) warned that the agency's accelerated recruiting and training pipeline could produce serious consequences if insufficient vetting continues.
DHS Is Embracing Right-Wing Meme Aesthetics to Frame Immigration as Cultural War Amid Hiring Push: Report
The Department of Homeland Security is increasingly using memes drawn from right-wing online culture to promote immigration enforcement and recruit thousands of new personnel, according to new reporting.
DHS Moves to Expand DNA Storage, Facial Scans Across Immigration System
Homeland Security said the expansion is necessary to verify identity, deter fraud, and support immigration-law enforcement
Kristi Noem Posts Video Set to Pop Classic to Encourage Migrants to Self Deport, Cites Disputed 1.6M Departures
The video, which features doctored images of Noem dancing, alters the lyrics of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" with phrases like "we're gonna celebrate your departure with you"
Ecuador's Noboa Hosts Kristi Noem to Assess Potential U.S. Bases In The Pacific
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in the coastal city of Manta to examine the capacity of a former U.S. military installation that could support future joint operations.
ICE Officer Burned in Metal Cup Attack During Houston Arrest; DHS Links Assault to Surge in Threats Nationwide
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston
ICE–CBP Turf Battle Unfolds Inside DHS as White House Advisors Jockey for Control: Report
Sources consulted by NewsNation point to mounting tension over who wields operational authority, centered on White House adviser Corey Lewandowski and Border Czar Tom Homan
Hundreds of CBP Civilian Employees Unpaid or Furloughed Amid Ongoing Shutdown: Report
Civilian employees at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remain unpaid or furloughed more than a month into the federal government shutdown
Gov. Newsom Joins Critics Calling DHS Border Video 'Fascist' After SS Look-Alike Claims Go Viral
"If you think the calls of fascism and authoritarianism are hyperbole pause and watch this video," said Newsom while sharing the original clip from DHS
Halo Co-Creator Slams Use of Video Game in ICE Recruitment Post: 'Absolutely Abhorrent'
A White House spokesperson said Trump is "hugely popular with the American people and American gamers," while offering no explanation for the government's adaptation of the franchise
Noem Refuses to Halt Enforcement for Halloween After Tear Gas Incident Near Children: 'Not Willing to Put Work on Pause'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected a request from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to suspend immigration enforcement in the Chicago area during the Halloween weekend.
Wife of Pro-Palestinian Commentator Detained by ICE Claims Political Motives Behind Arrest: 'He Has Been Abducted by the U.S. Government'
"This doesn't just concern Sami," said Sami Hamdi's wife. "It concerns everybody who values freedom of speech, everybody who values freedom of political expression"
Unmarked, Plate-Less Vehicles Seen in ICE Arrests Across U.S., Report Finds: 'The Agency Clearly Wants to Appear Like a Ghost'
Unmarked, plate-less vehicles have been used in immigration-related arrests across the United States, according to videos reviewed by NPR and accounts from activists and former officials
Advocates Slam DHS for Fining Unaccompanied Teens $5,000 for Crossing Border: 'There's No Way a Child Can Pay This'
Copies of the notices reviewed by the outlet state that "payment in full is due now," warning that unpaid fines could result in litigation, interest charges, and negative effects on immigration cases
U.S. to Photograph and Track Every Non-Citizen Entering or Leaving the Country Under New Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule authorizing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to photograph and track every non-U.S. citizen entering or departing the country, marking the full implementation of a long-delayed biometric entry-exit system.
Third Migrant Dies While Fleeing ICE Raids, DHS Claims Man 'Resisted Heavily' Before Being Struck on Highway
A 24-year-old Honduran man was killed in Virginia after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed.
DHS Defends Social Media Post Using Song Linked to Far-Right Extremists: 'Go Outside, Touch Grass, and Get a Grip'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is defending a video it posted on its social media feed that features imagery of federal agents arresting protesters set to a song long associated with far-right extremist movements.
Homeland Security Claims Almost Half a Million Migrants Have Been Arrested Since Trump Took Office
"Across the country, we're making communities safer so that families can thrive," said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference
Trump Calls Latin American Cartels 'The ISIS of the Western Hemisphere', Vows to Eliminate Them 'Once And For All'
President Donald Trump likened transnational drug cartels to ISIS and vowed to "eliminate the cartel presence in America once and for all."
Law Enforcement Spent Months Amplifying Unverified Claims of Tren de Aragua Plotting to Kill Police Officers, Documents Show
Law enforcement agencies across the United States circulated and amplified for months a claim about notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua ordering members to kill police officers, a notion that was later quietly discredited by the FBI, newly released government records show.
San Francisco Mayor Warns Trump Admin Seeks 'Backlash, Chaos and Violence' Ahead of Potential ICE Surge in City
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday the state would sue the federal government if Trump attempts to deploy National Guard troops into San Francisco
DHS Faces Backlash Over Purchase of Private Jets for Kristi Noem and Top Officials: Report
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard are facing criticism after confirming the purchase of two Gulfstream G700 jets for official use by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials
DHS Accused of Posting Altered Video Portraying Black Teens as Threats to ICE Agents
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under scrutiny after its official X account shared a video of Black teenagers appearing to threaten Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents