Category Archives: Homeland Security

Imprisoning undocumented immigrants isn’t ‘national security’ – it’s cruelty

Imprisoning undocumented immigrants isn’t ‘national security’ – it’s cruelty These detentions seem to be a repeat of the Japanese American internment camps – an ugly part of US history Innocent children… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Study: Private contracts encourage federal immigrant detentions

Study: Private contracts encourage federal immigrant detentions Quotas create incentive for authorities to detain more immigrants than they would otherwise need to, report says June 11, 2015 6:30PM ET by Tom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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McCaskill, Portman Raise Oversight Concerns Over $90 Million in Equipment Contracts at U.S. Ports of Entry

United States Senate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 30, 2015 Contact: Sarah Feldman (McCaskill): 202-228-6263 Caitlin Conant (Portman): 202-224-5190 McCaskill, Portman Raise Oversight Concerns Over $90 Million in Equipment Contracts at U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military Contractors Hope To Turn Border Into New Cash Cow

Roque Planas Become a fan roque.planas@huffingtonpost.com Military Contractors Hope To Turn Border Into New Cash Cow Posted: 04/28/2015 2:29 pm EDT Updated: 04/28/2015 3:59 pm EDT PHOENIX — A two-foot metal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Documents allege Texas DPS spying on Mexico

Documents allege Texas DPS spying on Mexico Dylan Baddour | April 13, 2015 | Updated: April 13, 2015 6:00pm Internal documents from the Texas Department of Public Safety raise questions about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Fat Leonard’ Procurement Scandal Takes Down Three Rear Admirals

‘Fat Leonard’ Procurement Scandal Takes Down Three Rear Admirals Feb 11, 2015 00:26 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff The Secretary of the Navy issued letters of censure to three rear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert?

Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert? Israeli companies are using the lessons they’ve learned occupying Gaza to militarize the US border. Todd Miller… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Operators of America’s Largest Immigrant Detention Center Have A History of Inmate Abuse

The Operators of America’s Largest Immigrant Detention Center Have A History of Inmate Abuse By Taylor Wofford 12/20/14 at 4:50 PM Two young girls watch a World Cup soccer match on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack

48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack wk1003mike/Shutterstock.com By Nextgov Staff December 18, 2014 15 Comments This story has been updated.  The Office of Personnel Management is alerting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack

48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack By Nextgov Staff 3:22 PM ET This story will be updated.  The Office of Personnel Management is alerting more than 48,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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