Homeland Security Will Assess How It Identifies Extremism in Its Ranks
The department that works to prevent domestic terrorism threats will conduct an internal review as part of a larger effort to combat extremist ideology in the federal government.
The department review calls for senior officials to determine whether white supremacy and extremism are prevalent in its various agencies, including the Border Patrol.Credit...Jim Urquhart/Reuters
April 26, 2021Updated 8:50 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security will undergo an internal review to root out white supremacy and extremism in its ranks as part of a larger effort to combat extremist ideology in the federal government, officials said on Monday.