Department of Homeland Security

Portland-area rabbis call on Department of Homeland Security to withdraw federal agents

Portland has been the site of protests against racial inequality and police brutality for the past 50 nights, in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis on May 25.

By Marcy Oster July 19, 2020 1:30 pm

Homeland Security advisory committee issued recommendations to protect religious communities

Acting Secretary Chad Wolf ordered department officials to implement the recommendations of the committee formed last year in the wake of attacks on houses of worship.

January 6, 2020 9:53 am

How Pittsburgh changed the way American Jews think about security

The synagogue shooting provided a template for how to anticipate and respond to violent attacks on the Jewish community — but are enough people listening?

October 8, 2019 11:29 am