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Report Reveals Release of 99 Terror Watchlist Individuals into US

House Judiciary Committee highlights national security concerns under current administration's border policies.

  • At least 99 individuals on the terrorist watchlist were released into the US by the Department of Homeland Security.
  • The report criticizes the vetting process, noting reliance only on US and Interpol databases.
  • Released individuals came from countries with active terrorist groups, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
  • Immigration judges granted bond to 27 watchlisted individuals due to lack of information sharing.
  • DHS has started policy changes to improve information access for immigration judges.
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