US House Committee on Homeland Security
Coverage of US House Committee on Homeland Security in the Nexus archive.
- House Dems Slam Poor Conditions at Flashpoint ICE Detention Center
House Democrats highlighted poor medical conditions and overcrowding at Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, with detainees reporting inadequate care including a diabetic detainee receiving only a quarter of her medications. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a $1 billion contract, has drawn national scrutiny following lawsuits and protests.
- US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
US Democratic lawmakers pledged to address delays in Puerto Rico's disaster recovery, including issues with federal funding approvals and FEMA staffing. The group met with mayors to discuss challenges caused by a policy requiring personal approval for large expenditures, which was later rescinded. Puerto Rico's recovery from hurricanes and earthquakes remains slow, with 30% of projects pending.
- US govt seeks Instructure testimony on massive Canvas cyberattack
The US House Committee on Homeland Security is seeking testimony from Instructure executives regarding two cyberattacks on the Canvas platform by the ShinyHunters extortion group, which resulted in stolen student data and school disruptions. The attacks occurred during final exams and targeted the company's platform. The committee's call for testimony indicates a growing concern over cybersecurity threats in educational institutions.