Homeland Security Law
/ˈhoʊmlænd səˈkjʊərəti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing national policies, procedures, and measures to protect a country against threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
The Homeland Security Law mandates cooperative efforts between federal and state agencies to prevent terrorist attacks.
- (n.) Regulations and statutes relating to the organization and authority of the Department of Homeland Security.
Under Homeland Security Law, the department has broad powers to oversee immigration enforcement and cybersecurity.
Forms
- homeland security law
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Commentary
Homeland Security Law encompasses a multidisciplinary legal framework, often intersecting with constitutional, administrative, and criminal law; drafters should specify the scope to avoid ambiguity between security measures and civil liberties.
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