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Department of Homeland Security

American  

noun

  1. the department of the U.S. federal government charged with protecting U.S. territory from terrorist attacks and providing a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies. DHS


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A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed to The Times that Ortiz Jara was detained “during an enforcement operation” on May 12.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said federal authorities were coordinating response efforts with state and local governments.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

She previously had a brief stint as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

A police spokesman referred questions to the Department of Homeland Security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

A man introduced himself as belonging to the Department of Homeland Security.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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