{"id":368941,"date":"2022-04-27T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T20:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/litigation\/filing-a-lawsuit\/can-i-sue-the-department-of-homeland-security-dhs.html"},"modified":"2024-01-05T11:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:35:05","slug":"can-i-sue-the-department-of-homeland-security-dhs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/filing-a-lawsuit\/can-i-sue-the-department-of-homeland-security-dhs.html","title":{"rendered":"Can I Sue the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can I Sue the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?<\/h1>\n\n
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You can sue the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its employees. The nature of your lawsuit will depend on what happened, who did it, and what you want to get out of it. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Taking on the federal government is always a challenge. The cases are complicated, and the government’s lawyers have tons of resources.<\/p>\n

If you are thinking about suing the government, consider getting legal advice from an experienced attorney.\u00a0 They can help you better understand your rights, explain your options, and represent you in court. DHS lawsuits usually involve immigration lawyers<\/a> or civil rights lawyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Is the Department of Homeland Security?<\/h2>\n

DHS is one of only 15 cabinet-level departments of the federal government. It handles public security. With more than 240,000 employees, it is the third largest federal department (after the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs). It began in 2003 after the 9\/11 attacks. Its mission involves anti-terrorism, border security, cybersecurity, customs and immigration<\/a>, law enforcement, and disaster prevention and management.<\/p>\n

The Secretary of Homeland Security manages DHS. Within DHS, there are several federal agencies.<\/p>\n

The following list includes the most notable and a brief explanation of duties:<\/p>\n