Homeland Security Department

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.