Homeland Security

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noun

1. the United States Department of Homeland Security, the body responsible for dealing with terrorist threats on American soil

homeland security

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noun

1. precautions taken by the government of a specified country against terrorist attacks

Example Sentences

Homeland Security officials ignored multiple requests to release a complete list of alleged assaults.

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Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin has defended the tactic of agents wearing masks in order to protect their identities and keep them safe amid reported increased violence against federal officers.

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Homeland Security did not respond to specific questions and declined to comment.

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Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE didn’t respond to requests for comment.

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The Department of Homeland Security said it had immediately and indefinitely stopped processing all immigration requests relating to people from Afghanistan, “pending further review of security and vetting protocols.”

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