As the threat of terrorism has grown, civilian agencies are increasingly thrust into the national security conversation. The laws and regulations that govern aviation, immigration, and international trade have become key parts of the national security apparatus. Debates over no-fly lists, border security, and the protection of airplane technology now take place alongside those over the military’s rules of engagement or the value of NSA programs. These new debates seem no less likely to disappear.
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I’m not seeking damages or a judgment that what the Department of Homeland Security did was illegal, but I do want to understand who else the department reported on based on First Amendment-protected activity.
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., the House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on the way forward on homeland security.
The final iteration of the travel ban reflected data-driven assessments by the Department of Homeland Security, which worked to encourage deeper cooperation from other governments.
How can a Biden administration best reorient the department to serve the nation’s safety?
A first-of-its-kind Department of Homeland Security threat assessment details a range of threats to the United States.
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on threats to the homeland.
What’s going on with the top positions in the Department of Homeland Security?
What insights does the 9/11 Commission Report have for the current era?
New documents shed light on how the intelligence and analysis unit at DHS was unleashed.
Who is running the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today? Nobody really seems to know.