U.S. Policy Beats
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FBI, BICE Interview Iraqi-Born Immigrants; Entry-Exit Rules Changed
U.S. authorities began interviewing thousands of Iraqi immigrants in early 2003, as part of an effort to identify domestic security threats.
Revamped Homeland Security Department to Incorporate INS Duties
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) absorbed the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) on March 1, 2003, dividing its responsibilities across three new bureaus.
INS Continues Registering Foreign Nationals, Ridge Sworn in to Head DHS
In early 2003, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Special Registration reached round three; the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was formally created on January 24.
Ridge Tapped to Head Homeland Security Department
In early 2003, the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took shape with Tom Ridge named secretary.
Homeland Security Department Gets Green Light
President George W. Bush signed a law on November 25, 2002 to abolish the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Legislation Introduced to Legalize Undocumented Workers
U.S. House Democrats proposed legalizing undocumented workers in October 2002.
Court Challenges Secrecy in Post-Sept. 11 Deportation Proceedings
A U.S. court ruled secret deportation hearings were unconstitutional in 2002; separately, new grants of lawful permanent residence hit 1 million in FY 2001.
Head of INS Submits Resignation
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Commissioner James Ziglar announced he would resign in August 2002.
Homeland Security Dept. Proposal Moves Forward
The U.S. House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill in July 2002 moving only the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) enforcement arm to the new agency; the Senate version would transfer the entire INS and elevate it to its own directorate.
Bush Proposal Lumps INS into Homeland Security Dept.
President George W. Bush proposed merging the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) into a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in June 2002.
