Undocumented Latino immigrants in Maryland likely to experience more stress, legal hassles, some say
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Immigration is Key Issue in Primary, Especially Among GOP Voters
As Maryland’s international population grows, some reach out, others worry
Edwards, Van Hollen Split with White House Over Immigration Raids
Maryland Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen, both Democratic front runners in the U.S. Senate race, have objected to the recent immigration raids targeting migrants in cities across the United States, saying the operations are creating “widespread fear and panic in immigrant communities.”
Homeland Security Officials to Use More Social Media to Screen Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security aims to increase the use of social media significantly in the vetting process of refugees and visa applicants.
Hoyer Apologizes for Calling McCarthy a ‘Coward’ in DHS Shutdown Debate
Rep. Steny Hoyer apologized Friday for calling House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy a “coward” Thursday night, the peak of a week of strong rhetoric from Hoyer as Democrats and Republicans sparred over homeland security funding and immigration policy.
Fusion Centers’ Collection of Local and State Data Worries Civil Libertarians, Others
Critics of fusion centers say they often violate Americans’ privacy, waste taxpayer dollars, and have demonstrated little success catching terrorists.
Universities, NSA Partnering on Cybersecurity Programs
Schools — including the University of Maryland, and Towson University — have partnered with the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security to meet cybersecurity needs.
New Technology Uses Heartbeat to Find Victims in Rubble
The Department of Homeland Security and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory created a new radar system called Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response (FINDER). This device can locate victims trapped in rubble from over 100 feet away by detecting their heartbeat.
Maryland Gang Laws Lacking, Officials Say
Although a new tool in the federal government’s fight against the violent gang MS-13 may help curb the growing problem in Maryland, local officials say state laws aren’t so effective.