Department of Homeland Security

American

noun

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

Example Sentences

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The Department of Homeland Security said it would temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry while the agency is shut down.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flock has a long history of feeding data to police that later filters to federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security.

From Salon

Spokespeople for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not respond to detailed questions.

From Salon

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not respond to the allegations but has repeatedly defended its detention standards.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Department of Homeland Security vehemently disagrees with this order and is working with Department of Justice to determine next steps,” the Department of U.S.

From MarketWatch

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