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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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When asked about the impact of TPS termination, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told the BBC that "Temporary Protected Status is exactly that - temporary".

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Her vehicle was eventually logged crossing into Mexico by the Department of Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly overstaying his visa, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security declined the family's request for voluntary departure in July, according to records provided by Tahmasebi's lawyers.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

And thus the prisoners, including Zeitoun, were overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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