DHS and Obstructing Justice
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Quick facts about the DHS shutdown
DHS Shutdown
62%
Aproximately 62% of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency workforce were furloughed when the shutdown began.
38%
CISA is now operating at approximately 38% of its normal capacity
2 hours
Wait times are major airports such as Houston and Atlanta reached 2 hours in March 2026
Working without Pay
90%
90% of DHS employees are considered essential meaning that they are required to continue working without pay.
This includes staff from TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
No deal
Democrats refused a new deal for DHS funding due to disputs with the government on immigration policy.
Why This Matters
The shutdown has impacted various services provided by the federal government, including TSA airport screening services leading to long wait times at airports, and a failure to send alerts through the DHS terrorism notification system. Experts warn that this shutdown could potentially impact immigration services and domestic security eNorts.