Homeland Security Department

A U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus and independent Senator Angus King have urged Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to deploy body cameras to all immigration officers, citing recent shootings in Texas and Maine where agents did not wear cameras. Lawmakers emphasized that sufficient funding has been allocated for the Department of Homeland Security to implement this measure.

The Brennan Center for Justice warned that mass voter challenges are likely in the 2026 midterm elections, citing over 185,000 challenges filed in 2024. The report highlights concerns that such challenges, often linked to efforts labeled as 'election integrity,' may suppress voter participation and undermine trust in the electoral process.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that election officials in states not complying with federal directives to secure voter rolls and voting machines could face prosecution. The Trump administration will mandate security enhancements and withhold grants from non-compliant states, citing vulnerabilities in election systems.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in states not participating in federal election security measures, including the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, could face prosecution. The Trump administration mandated security enhancements for voting machines and threatened to withhold grants from non-compliant states, citing vulnerabilities from foreign adversaries and non-citizens on voter rolls.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that election officials in states not complying with federal mandates to secure voting machines and share voter data via the SAVE program could face prosecution, fines, or prison time. The Trump administration emphasized mandatory security enhancements and threatened to withhold grants from non-compliant states, citing vulnerabilities and non-citizen voter registrations found in reviewed states like Nevada, California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that election officials in states not cooperating with federal election security measures could face prosecution. He emphasized mandatory security upgrades for voting machines and data sharing via the SAVE program, targeting Nevada, California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, which disputed the claims.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to prosecute election officials in states refusing to comply with federal election security mandates, including the use of the SAVE program to verify voter eligibility. The Trump administration warned of fines, prison time, and withheld grants for noncompliant states, citing vulnerabilities in voting machines and over 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in reviewed states.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to prosecute election officials in states that refuse to participate in securing elections and sharing voter data via the SAVE program. The Trump administration mandated security enhancements for voting machines and warned of penalties for noncompliance, citing vulnerabilities from foreign adversaries and non-citizens on voter rolls. States like Nevada, California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania pushed back against the claims.

A lawsuit accuses the U.S. of sharing confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, which the Homeland Security Department denies, stating it would violate national immigration regulations.

Democrats Maxwell Frost and Richard Blumenthal introduced the 'Right to Record' Act to protect individuals filming federal law enforcement operations, including ICE agents, and allow legal action if rights are violated. The bill aims to prevent officers from obstructing recording, retaliating against recorders, or using surveillance to identify them, following incidents where federal agents clashed with protesters and faced First Amendment lawsuits.

Congress is about to provide a $70 billion funding boost to the Homeland Security Department to support Trump's deportation agenda, with minimal restrictions attached to the allocation.

A WGN staffer filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after being forcefully detained and released without charges during 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Lincoln Square. The claim alleges physical and emotional injuries from the arrest, including assault and false imprisonment, with the plaintiff criticizing federal agents for violent conduct.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized former Senate colleagues, accusing them of lacking respect for 'career liberal politicians' following two incidents involving his department and Democratic lawmakers. His remarks came in response to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's post about U.S. senators being targeted.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over recent raids targeting fraud in the state, accusing Walz of having 'zero credibility' on the issue. Law enforcement executed multiple search warrants in Minnesota related to alleged fraud in federal agencies.