United States Department of Homeland Security

United States Department of Homeland Security

United States federal executive department

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction.

Also known as...DHS, Homeland Security, USDHS, Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Homeland Security Department
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New Jersey ICE Protests Escalate

New Jersey ICE Protests Escalate Violent clashes and arrests occurred during anti-ICE protests outside a New Jersey detention center, prompting a 'protected protest zone' order.