DHS Secretary Mayorkas launches internal domestic violent extremism review

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas launched an internal probe Monday "to address the threat of domestic violent extremism" within the DHS.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas launched an internal probe Monday "to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security," according to a letter he wrote to all DHS employees. Mayorkas said he will compile a working group which will provide a "comprehensive review of how to best prevent, detect, and respond to threats related to domestic violent extremism within DHS." "Given the evolving threat landscape and the grave risks posed by domestic violent extremism, including to our employees and operations, I have directed the Department to immediately begin a review of how to best prevent, detect, and respond to domestic violent extremism threats within DHS," the letter reads. "The team managing this internal effort, led by our Chief Security Officer, will report back to me with its recommendations." Mayorkas said people from the department will discuss their plans to move forward in the coming days.