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DHS chief Mullin faces criticism over immigration enforcement

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has faced criticism over his immigration enforcement policies. His actions include increased detentions, arrests, and deportations of migrants.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has increased detentions, arrests, and deportations of migrants.2 Greg Bovino criticized Mullin's responses on immigration, calling them a "masterclass in how to give terrible answers."1

“Greg Bovino said Mullin "delivered a masterclass in how to give terrible answers."”
Greg Bovino1

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  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency responsible for public security, including border control and immigration enforcement.2

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  1. 1

    ABC News · US

    DHS Secretary Mullin draws criticism from Trump's base over immigration comments

    Aug 4, 2026

  2. 2

    New York Post · US

    Markwayne Mullin is under attack because he’s doing his job right — and telling the truth on immigration

    Aug 4, 2026

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