Proposed Rule on Immigration Inadmissibility Uses Faulty Economic Analysis
DHS is proposing a costly new rule, “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds,” that relies on questionable economic analysis.
Improving Processing Times at US Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has a problem with processing times for applications. They’re too long.
The Cost of Waiting – Economic Consequences from Wait Times at US Border
Wait times at U.S. borders are a disincentive for entering the country, which has far-reaching economic impacts.
On Child Separation Policy, Enough Doublespeak, Madam Secretary
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen cannot with integrity simultaneously lead a department to protect the nation while also burying child suffering in semantics and blame-shifting.
Trump Tweets DHS Sec. Nielsen Could be Fired Next! Really?!
For Security Debrief’s 9th annual April Fools coverage, we’ve collected stories the rest of the media somehow missed…
Virtual Kidnappings on the Rise – Law Enforcement Needs to Do More
Transnational organized criminal groups are using virtual kidnapping to extort money from Americans, and the U.S. law enforcement response seems to fall short.
In Second Year of Trump Administration, the Perplexing State of Homeland Security
There is a long list of things in the homeland security arena that remain undone as the Trump Administration begins its second full year.
CBP Airport Wait Times Improve, Better Measurement Needed at Land Borders
A recent GAO report shows CBP is successfully decreasing wait times at airports, but when it comes to land and sea ports, more work remains.
U.S. Chamber Urges Senate Vote on CBP Commissioner Nominee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to the Senate urging a vote to confirm Kevin McAleenan’s nomination for commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Border Wall Impact on Drug Flows Could Deliver National Cost Savings
A southern border wall could be cost-beneficial if it limits narcotics trafficking and reduces the number of drug overdose fatalities, but it is worth considering regulatory alternatives, as well as whether the border wall will actually impact drug flows.
