DHS watchdog paused some probes of immigration enforcement amid shutdown
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog has paused an ongoing audit of no-bid contracts due to the continuing shutdown of funding to the agency, as well as reviews of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities and instances of possible use of excessive force in immigration enforcement, according to a DHS official and an administration official. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The Department of Homeland Security’s watchdog has paused most of its audits and reviews because the shutdown has cut off funding and furloughed much of its staff.
Key Points:
- The DHS Office of Inspector General has stopped work on probes of no-bid contracts, ICE detention sites, and possible excessive force in immigration enforcement.
- About 85% of its audits are on hold, and 60% of its workforce has been furloughed.
- Other paused reviews include the Secret Service’s response to the July 2024 Trump assassination attempt, ICE’s work on unaccompanied children, and DHS efforts against fentanyl smuggling.
- Some criminal investigations continue, including probes tied to a DHS ad campaign and other contracts, but investigators are not being paid during the shutdown.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Paused DHS watchdog reviews can weaken oversight of ICE detention, force, and no-bid contracts, which may raise risks for immigrants, taxpayers, and local communities.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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- Department of Homeland Securitygovernment agency or bodyPrimaryEvaluated
Central agency whose inspector general audits and oversight activities are paused by the shutdown.
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Primary oversight body at the center of the article’s discussion of paused audits and investigations.
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Major agency affected by the paused reviews, detention-facility scrutiny, and continuing enforcement activity.
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Mentioned in the list of oversight reviews paused during the shutdown.
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Named DHS inspector general discussed in relation to the paused oversight work and office staffing.
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Mentioned in connection with the July 2024 assassination attempt and the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
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