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Department of Homeland Security

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Official website

Head of institution

Mandate

What it is responsible for

Verified
  • Prevent terrorist attacks
  • Respond to threats and hazards
  • Secure the borders
  • Process lawful immigrants and visitors
  • Keep commerce moving

From the official description[2]

Structure

Bodies under it

Evidence

Sources

  1. [1]
    The Cabinet

    The White HouseOfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026

  2. [2]
    Federal Register agency record: Homeland Security Department

    Office of the Federal Register (NARA/GPO)OfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026