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Massive Illegal Immigration Leads to Deploying Air Marshals for Welfare Border Checks

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: November 1, 2022 10:13 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The continuing surge of illegal immigration along the Mexican border is leading to sending federal air marshals there to assist instead of securing airlines.

Throwing Official Weight Around in a Private Encounter Leads to Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: July 13, 2021 3:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An ICE Officer, removed for misuse of his position and agency resources stemming from a personal traffic encounter, tried to win his job back in the appeals court.

Career-Ending Move for Immigration Officer Trying to Help a Friend

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJune 4, 2021 11:07 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Senior Immigration Officer, fired by DHS for misuse of her agency position and lack of candor, appealed with the federal court. See how this worked out for her.

Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSeptember 9, 2020 3:08 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.

Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 7, 2020 9:41 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.

Layers of Problems Drive Morale Issues at the Department of Homeland Security

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJanuary 21, 2020 10:37 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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What drives morale in an agency? The author analyzes the situation at DHS.

It’s the Lying Under Oath That Always Gets You

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNovember 7, 2019 10:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A DHS law enforcement officer, removed for her lack of candor in several agency inquiries, failed to win her job back in arbitration so she took her case to court.

Senate Report Finds Security Failures at Federal Agencies are Leaving Personal Data Vulnerable

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 1, 2019 8:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new Senate committee report highlights ongoing problems at federal agencies that are leaving Americans’ personal data vulnerable.

Do All Those “Acting” Assignments at DHS Matter?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealApril 18, 2019 10:38 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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Several agencies under Homeland Security currently have acting leadership. Should this be a cause for concern?

Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 11, 2019 10:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.

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