‘The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is abusive and a drain on resources’

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‘The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is abusive and a drain on resources’

https://www.newsweek.com/after-20-years-department-homeland-security-money-guzzling-failure-opinion-1786484

“Twenty years ago this month, the U.S. government took a sharp turn toward surveillance, racial profiling, and an immigration policy based on fear.

“In March 2003, the newly christened Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, opened its doors … The result has been systemic abuse of minority communities, a dangerous militarization of American life, and a massive waste of money that sapped resources …

“… DHS has been a key executor of government policy that officially targets a specific religion. And it's been a unique terror for immigrants and refugees from Latin America …

“DHS agencies have militarized U.S. streets, sending officers in tactical gear to respond to civilian protests and conducting surveillance of U.S. citizens …

“There are stories of DHS drones surveilling Indigenous water and land protectors and DHS forces spying on Black Lives Matter protesters …

“There are now proposals to take a step back, ranging from cutting spending on the most egregious parts of DHS to dismantling the agency entirely … [Either] would be better than leaving the Department of Homeland Security to its money-guzzling, abusive ways.”

https://www.newsweek.com/after-20-years-department-homeland-security-money-guzzling-failure-opinion-1786484