Why “DHS” is being discussed
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> I guess some chunk of people will find a way to wholly blame Biden or whatever. Markwayne Mullin, DHS Secretary, just yesterday: “You have a Biden administration that is faili…
by kijashdkujdfhas · Sep 1, 2026
161 people in LA were stopped for bad data using flock cameras. The contract with them is canceled but the damn things are still up giving data to DHS probably.
by chews · Aug 31, 2026
I hope it attracts attention. Everything bad that rational people predicted about the DHS when it was created has come true, but people seem to have become comfortable with thei…
by DrHungers · Aug 30, 2026
Wired has reported that ongoing DHS surveillance tracks “anti-tech” and anti-AI sentiment. So the tech firms have concerns on both sides.
by enoint · Aug 30, 2026
> In the US we have tech companies complying with sketchy DHS subpoenas that don’t require warrants. We have DoJ targeting political enemies. We have FISA mass surveillance. You…
by dofm · Aug 30, 2026
In the US we have tech companies complying with sketchy DHS subpoenas that don’t require warrants. We have DoJ targeting political enemies. We have FISA mass surveillance. It’s…
by softwaredoug · Aug 30, 2026
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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction. Read more on Wikipedia