Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters that the new location was chosen because of the facility's "legendary" reputation, known for being harsh, and in hopes of deterring illegal migrants from breaking the law.

The federal agency responsible for administering the nation's immigration and naturalization system will now have enforcement agents for the first time.

The DHS secretary praises the ads and says thousands of undocumented migrants have used a new app that helps them return home. Critics question the effort's cost and effectiveness.

DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Friday that there had been an IT breach at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American disaster response agency that has been buffeted by deep cuts and is slated for elimination.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that there's been "ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago and throughout Illinois and other states," adding that "we do intend to add more resources to those operations.