It’s been 25 years since 9/11. What has DHS become?
Even former secretaries now agree the department needs to be refocused or dismantled.
Twenty-five years have passed since the 9/11 terror attacks, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has undergone significant changes. Initially created in response to those attacks, the DHS now faces criticism for its size, focus, and impact on domestic policing. While the department was intended to prevent terrorist attacks, it has become a contentious issue for many Americans.
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