Protecting the Homeland, Safeguarding Privacy

By Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.) – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring social media for potential threats and hazards to the United States. Little was known about the DHS monitoring program until last month when new details became public for the first time — as a result of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit.

Who within the government is directing the...