Define: Department Of Homeland Security (DHS)

The DHS is responsible for ensuring the security of the United States from various threats, including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber attacks.

In some cases, DHS agents may conduct searches without a warrant at border crossings and ports of entry. However, they generally need a warrant to search private property within the United States.

Yes, individuals seeking asylum in the United States can apply through the DHS, specifically through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

If you are detained by DHS, it is important to remain calm and assert your rights. You have the right to remain silent and to request legal representation.

In most cases, individuals have the right to a hearing before being deported. However, there are certain circumstances, such as expedited removal, where individuals may be deported without a hearing.

You can report suspicious activity to DHS through the “See Something, Say Something” campaign, which encourages individuals to report potential threats to law enforcement.

DHS agents can detain individuals for questioning if they have reasonable suspicion of illegal activity or a threat to national security.

Yes, individuals have the right to appeal certain decisions made by DHS, such as denial of a visa or immigration status.

DHS may conduct surveillance on individuals if they have a warrant or if the surveillance is deemed necessary for national security purposes.

Individuals can submit a request through the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) to find out if they are on a watchlist and to seek redress if they believe they have been wrongly placed on the list.