Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a US federal agency responsible for public security. Recent news highlights controversies surrounding its sub-agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE's detention of a five-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, and subsequent transfer to a Texas detention center, sparked public outcry and legal action, culminating in a judge ordering their release. These actions have fueled protests in Minneapolis against the Trump administration's immigration policies, which the mayor has criticized. A judge declined to halt the immigration surge in Minnesota. The partial government shutdown is partly attributed to disagreements over ICE funding and related reforms. Furthermore, a border patrol official was reportedly demoted for making anti-Semitic remarks about Minnesota's US attorney, adding to the agency's challenges. President Trump has instructed DHS to avoid intervening in protests in Democrat-run cities unless requested, further shaping the agency's role and public perception.