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Democratic lawmakers seek answers from homeland security head about masked Ice agents | House of Representatives

Democratic lawmakers seek answers from homeland security head about masked Ice agents | House of Representatives

Democratic members of Congress are pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reveal information about immigration officers’ practice of wearing masks and concealing their identities, according to a letter viewed by the Guardian. The letter marks another step in pushes by US lawmakers to require immigration officials to identify themselves during arrest operations, especially when agents are masked, a …

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Rep. Andrew Garbarino elected chair of the House Homeland Security Committee – Politico

Rep. Andrew Garbarino elected chair of the House Homeland Security Committee  Politico Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown  Fox News Senate Democrats face crossroads in anti-Trump strategy  Axios Womack sees potential for government shutdown  Talk Business & Politics Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights  The Hill Source link

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says TSA might relax liquid rules – Axios

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says TSA might relax liquid rules  Axios First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand  AP News Liquids rule could be the next airport security screening change, DHS Secretary suggests  CNN Noem teases liquid size changes for TSA at Hill Nation Summit  The Hill DHS Secretary Noem says …

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Homeland Security agent said he had to ask a lawyer if Öztürk’s arrest was legal after orders to prioritize her case

Homeland Security agent said he had to ask a lawyer if Öztürk’s arrest was legal after orders to prioritize her case

During a federal trial challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to deport pro-Palestinian activists, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Tuesday testified that the orders to target Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Öztürk were so unconventional that he had to seek confirmation on the legality of the arrest. Patrick Cunningham, the agent who oversaw the arrest of Öztürk in March, …

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