U.S. weighs asylum limits as it braces for end of Title 42 border restrictions
Title 42, a policy that allows U.S. border officials to expel some migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
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Supreme Court hears immigration case
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in the case United States v. Texas, which focuses on whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can prioritize deporting migrants who are deemed dangerous. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano spoke with retired U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Hon. Vanessa Gilmore, about the significance of this case.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," November 27, 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
DHS chief could face impeachment in GOP-led House, Kevin McCarthy warns
Republican lawmakers have faulted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the record number of migrant apprehensions reported along the southern border.
Top U.S. border official is asked to resign amid internal clash
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the largest federal law enforcement agency, has struggled to respond to record levels of migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border over the past year.
Puerto Rico calls on U.S. to allow ship carrying vital diesel fuel to dock
A vessel carrying 300,000 barrels of fuel to Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused massive blackouts, is stalled off the island's southern coast.
Watchdog finds DHS falls short in addressing domestic terrorism threat
DHS has no "long-term approach" to countering domestic terrorism, report says.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 3, 2022
California Rep. Adam Schiff, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
DHS: Political violence could intensify following abortion ruling
Officials said those seeking to commit political violence could target judges, state officials, protests and certain pregnancy and reproductive health facilities.
DHS reports "significant" uptick in violent threats after Supreme Court opinion leak
The Department of Homeland Security said it has registered an uptick in threats against "reproductive healthcare personnel and facilities," as well as the Supreme Court and its justices.
Disinformation board to take aim at false Russian and border claims
The immediate focus will be on misinformation from human smugglers, who spread falsehoods about border policy to migrants to help drum up business.
DHS Secretary defends border policies under intense grilling from GOP lawmakers
One GOP lawmaker vowed to impeach Mayorkas if Republicans retake the House in November.
Two men accused of posing as federal agents indicted on federal charges
Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali have been indicted on false impersonation of an officer or employee of the U.S. and unlawful possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Biden administration protects Cameroonians in the U.S. from deportation
The Department of Homeland Security said Cameroon cannot safely accept the return of its citizens because of the country's ongoing civil war.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 10, 2022
White House National National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Men accused of impersonating federal agents being investigated for possible ties to Iranian intelligence
The two men will remain in jail overnight pending a detention hearing Friday.
Two men allegedly impersonated federal agents to get access to Secret Service
The two allegedly used fake credentials to get closer to members of federal law enforcement agencies, including Secret Service agents assigned to the first lady.
Senators ask Biden to shield Ukrainians from deportation
Citing Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, a bipartisan group of senators said the Biden administration should grant Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians in the U.S.
Biden administration considering protecting Ukrainians in the U.S. from deportation
The deportation protections would only apply to Ukrainians already in the U.S., not new arrivals.
Homeland Security warns of copycat attacks
The Department of Homeland Security is warning of copycat attacks following the hostage standoff last month at a Texas synagogue. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
U.S. on alert for potential cyberattack from Russia over Ukraine
Russia's growing threats stretch from Eastern Europe to power grids in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security issued a new warning about Moscow having the capability to carry out a range of cyberattacks against important websites and critical infrastructure. CBS News cybersecurity analyst Chris Krebs, former director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joined CBS News with more.
Whistleblower complaint on COVID in ICE facilities
Two medical advisers for the Department of Homeland Security are urging the U.S. government to expand its COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation efforts in immigration detention centers across the country. The call to action was disclosed in a whistleblower complaint exclusively obtained by CBS News. According to government statistics, COVID cases in ICE detention centers have surged by more than 800% since the start of the year. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Cyberattack threat from Russia
As military tensions boil in Eastern Europe, the Department of Homeland Security says Russia could launch a potentially crippling cyberattack against the U.S. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to talk more about the heightened alert.
DHS warns of extremist threats to electric grid
The Department of Homeland Security is warning that violent domestic groups and racially motivated extremists could target America’s electricity infrastructure. Outages could impact regional services like hospitals, police, emergency response and gas stations. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Domestic extremists have plotted to disrupt U.S. power grid: DHS
A bulletin from the department obtained by CBS News warns that the extremists have been planning such attacks since 2020 and will probably continue to.
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