Homeland Security rereleases threat assessment

The Department of Homeland Security warned that illegal immigrants with “terrorism ties” are likely to exploit the U.S. border due to the high threat environment, according to its annual Homeland Threat Assessment. The agency emphasized that the “terrorism threat environment” will remain high over the next year, issuing a warning to local, state, and federal agencies. The report highlighted the expectation of individuals with connections to terrorism attempting to enter the country, prompting increased vigilance at the border.

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