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Former DHS Secretary Napolitano talks about the past and future of ICE

NPR | By Sarah Robbins,
Emily Kwong, Kai McNamee, Henry Larson
Published February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM EST

As Congress stalls on DHS funding and debates body cameras and warrants for ICE raids, former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano talks about the department's past and future.

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