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DHS Admits Violating Law, Fails to Preserve Records
8/25/2025
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Story summary
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acknowledged violating federal law by not maintaining records.
- A records request by American Oversight uncovered missing text messages from DHS officials.
- Experts state this lack of transparency hampers accountability.
- The incident highlights persistent record preservation issues from the Trump administration.
