A National Dialogue for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review

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A rare peek at Homeland Security's files on travelers

I just came across an interesting article by a travel writer who did a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request for his travel documents. The article explains what he found - a lot more than you might expect. In addition, the author links to his experiences with secondary inspection on returning to the US (http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2007/04/prove_youre_not_a_terrorist.html) and the comments to the original article also show plenty of experiences. I've had many clients in 12 years of immigration practice that are repeatedly stopped on returning to the US. It is next to impossible to get their names cleared, despite DHS claiming to have a procedure to resolve grievances.

Immigration groups support Napolitano as head of DHS

The American Immigration Law Foundation (a branch of the American Immigration Lawyers Association) and the Immigration Policy Center have applauded the nomination of Janet Napolitano as future head of the Department of Homeland Security. A joint statement says: “Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano is an outstanding choice to head the Department of Homeland Security. In choosing Napolitano, the incoming administration has tapped a leader with a deft combination of political saavy and policy know-how. As a border governor, Napolitano has been in the eye of the immigration storm and has shown that she understands that it is in our nation’s interest to not only secure our borders, but also to provide for a realistic and practical immigration system that is in tune with our country’s economic needs. Napolitano has been a leading voice for comprehensive immigration reform, including improved border security measures and a system to bring undocumented immigrants ‘out of the economic shadows.’ Her lifetime of public service is a testament to her incredible integrity, aptitude, and commitment to the American people.”