Task force members urge Homeland Security to suspend Secure Communities
Former task force members asked the department to halt the immigration-enforcement program, raising questions about local cooperation, civil rights and federal oversight.
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National Security
Reporting and historical context on homeland security, immigration enforcement, military policy, foreign affairs and the public institutions responsible for oversight.
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Florida event honoring U.S. troops draws scrutiny of its organizer
An organization known for anti-Muslim advocacy planned an event honoring military personnel in Tallahassee as the state legislative session began.
Homeland Security ends enforcement agreements with an Arizona sheriff's office
The department terminated immigration-enforcement arrangements with the Maricopa County sheriff's office amid concerns over its practices.
Homeland Security begins broad review of immigration court cases
The department announced a large review of deportation proceedings intended to apply prosecutorial-discretion guidance across pending cases.
Arizona sheriff endorses and campaigns with presidential candidate Rick Perry
This archive report examines how immigration enforcement and a controversial local official entered the 2012 presidential campaign.
Presidential candidates recalibrate immigration rhetoric during the 2012 campaign
Republican candidates debated whether enforcement proposals should include a path for some undocumented residents to remain in the country.
Arizona lawmaker reflects on recall defeat and immigration policy
A former state senator argued that his role in Arizona's immigration-enforcement law did not determine the outcome of his recall election.
Rubio discusses foreign aid, immigration and the presidential field
The Florida senator addressed candidates' foreign-policy positions, immigration questions and speculation about the vice presidency.
Senate approves tax credits for employers hiring veterans
A bipartisan Senate vote advanced part of a jobs proposal that offered tax incentives to companies employing military veterans.
Iowa Republican voters weigh military and social-program spending
An archival survey found likely caucus participants preferred reducing military spending over cuts to Medicare or Social Security.
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National Security FAQ
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The section includes immigration enforcement, homeland security, military spending, veterans policy, foreign aid, civil liberties and oversight of federal security powers.
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