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Ilhan Omar Advocates for Dismantling Homeland Security

2/19/2026

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) discussed plans to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security at a town hall.
She urged accountability in federal immigration enforcement and said conversations about abolishing ICE and restructuring DHS are gaining traction.
Omar stated federal agents instill fear in communities and urged a system that protects citizens.
DHS was established after the September 11 attacks to consolidate agencies and bolster national security, now employing about 260,000 people.

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) discussed plans to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security at a town hall.
She urged accountability in federal immigration enforcement and said conversations about abolishing ICE and restructuring DHS are gaining traction.
Omar stated federal agents instill fear in communities and urged a system that protects citizens.
DHS was established after the September 11 attacks to consolidate agencies and bolster national security, now employing about 260,000 people.