All Connections (57)
data_source
confirmed
DHS contract and spending data is reported through USASpending.gov using agency code 7000
contracting, vendor/contractor
primary
since 2011
$1 billion five-year AI and data analytics contract · Palantir provides data analytics and investigative software (such as FALCON, ICM, and ImmigrationOS) to DHS components including ICE and HSI.
bilateral_cooperation
likely
Part of broader US-UK security cooperation framework through CMAA and international information sharing
contractor
inferential
since 2025
DHS consolidated AI functions into large vendor platforms including Paragon Solutions, as reported in 2025
contractor, vendor
primary
since 2020
DHS consolidated AI functions into large vendor platforms including Clearview AI, as reported in 2025 · DHS components have utilized Clearview AI's facial recognition technology for law enforcement and investigative purposes.
oversight
primary
since 2025
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations launched probes into DHS contracting practices under Secretary Noem, including a $200 million advertising contract and $1 billion contract
component_agency, parent_agency
primary
since 2003
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a major investigative and enforcement arm of the Department of Homeland Security. · ICE is a component agency of DHS; the documented facts note that ICE contracts may be filed under the parent agency DHS, and that lobbying efforts targeting immigration enforcement policy may be directed at DHS broadly rather than ICE specifically
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USCIS
government agency
component_agency, affiliation
primary
since 2003
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States and is a component of DHS. · USCIS operates as an agency within DHS, handling immigration and naturalization services
internal_division, organizational_hierarchy
primary
since 2013
OBIM is a component within the DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate (now CISA) that provides biometric identity services. · OBIM is an office within the Department of Homeland Security
vendor
primary
since 2016
DHS components utilize Cellebrite's forensic extraction tools (UFED) for digital investigations.
internal_division, organizational_structure
primary
since 2003
The Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans is a component of the DHS headquarters responsible for department-wide policy development. · PLCY appears to be an office within DHS organizational structure based on context of DHS-related entities and operations
international_protocol
primary
since 2003
DHS (via CBP) enters into CMAAs with international partners to facilitate information sharing and enforcement cooperation.
component_agency, affiliation
primary
since 2018
CISA is a federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection. · CISA operates as an agency within the Department of Homeland Security
government_contract
primary
since 2019
Anduril Industries has received contracts from the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection for autonomous surveillance tower systems deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border.
policy_influence
primary
since 2017
Miller was centrally involved in developing and directing immigration policies implemented by DHS, including family separation policies and public charge rules. His role in DHS policy development was documented in court filings during litigation over these policies.
contractor
primary
since 2017
Anduril Industries, co-founded by Stephens, has received federal contracts from the Department of Homeland Security.
contractor
primary
since 2017
Anduril Industries has received contracts from the Department of Homeland Security through its subsidiary U.S. Customs and Border Protection
indirect government relationship via portfolio companies
primary
since 2010
Palantir Technologies, a Founders Fund portfolio company, has received DHS contracts. Anduril Industries has received DOD contracts for border surveillance technology.
contract_authority
primary
since 2020
ICE contracts with Palantir for ImmigrationOS are typically awarded through DHS and appear on USASpending.gov. Federal procurement records on USASpending.gov and FPDS document contracts between DHS/USCIS and Palantir for immigration case management software. Privacy Impact Assessments related to USCIS case management systems have been published by DHS.
contract_relationship
primary
since 2003
DHS has MOSAIC-related contracts connected to information sharing and threat assessment systems. DHS Office of Inspector General reports have referenced MOSAIC systems in broader reviews of immigration enforcement and protective intelligence programs.
inferred_commercial_relationship
inferential
since N/A
The analysis notes that absence of USASpending contract records is notable given Axon's known business as a major supplier of Tasers and body cameras to law enforcement agencies. DHS components including ICE and CBP are major federal law enforcement purchasers, suggesting contracts may exist under different entity names or through alternative procurement mechanisms.
contractor
confirmed
Anduril's first government client. Schimpf personally helped take early surveillance tower prototypes to test ranges in 2017. DHS contract to expand virtual border wall programme worth up to $250 million.
contractor
confirmed
Received $99,999.99 Secret Service contract for all-terrain vehicles
auditor
confirmed
Independent auditor for DHS OTFOC grants and contracts compliance
component_of
confirmed
RMT is responsible for DHS consolidated quarterly submissions to USASpending.gov
component_of
confirmed
OPO is one of the DHS Head of Contracting Activities
component_of
confirmed
OSA is one of the DHS Head of Contracting Activities
secretary_of
confirmed
Issued directive requiring her approval for obligations above $100,000
organizational_unit
primary
since 2024
FAPO Division operates as a division within DHS structure, involved in financial assistance policy and oversight functions
parent_agency
primary
since 2003
HSI operates under DHS through its ICE division
organizational_hierarchy, parent department
primary
since 2026
CBP is a component agency of DHS with agency code 7014 · CBP is listed as a distinct agency within DHS, alongside ICE and USCIS, sharing DHS oversight and policy direction.
federal_agency_relationship
primary
since 2002
Both are federal law enforcement agencies within the executive branch with overlapping jurisdiction in firearms regulation and homeland security matters
cooperative_agreement
confirmed
Party to March 2022 New Cooperative Agreement
potential_contracting
inferential
since 2023
AAS's handling of complex government contracts could include DHS acquisitions given the scale of their operations
oversight
inferential
since 2026
DHS oversees ICE and immigration enforcement systems in the US, making it a likely oversight or contracting entity for ImmigrationOS.
signatory_authority
primary
since 2026
DHS has signed PCSC agreements with 20 Visa Waiver Program countries and one non-VWP country to share information about terrorists and criminals.
customer_access
inferential
since 2026
DHS agencies broadly known to rely on NGI for biometric identification and criminal background checks, as documented in DHS procurement and integration records.
potential partner or client
inferential
since 2026
DHS, through components like ICE and CBP, is a known operator of facial recognition systems and biometric identification services, with FACE Services Unit likely involved in related identity management programs.
client (via SAIC)
inferential
since 2015
As CEO of SAIC, the company served the Department of Homeland Security.
potential_government_contracting_relationship
inferential
since 2003
Edge Group filed an SEC filing on 2003-03-31, but no direct contracts, registrations, lobbying, or court records were found in public databases as of 2026-05-13. Any connection to DHS is inferred solely from the SEC filing date and the lack of negative evidence.
potential_government_client
inferential
since 2024
OpenAI's model use for surveillance applications by intelligence agencies is not publicly documented, but noted in the context of government deployments with civil liberties implications.
contractor
inferential
since 2017
8VC portfolio companies contract with DHS, operating in Palantir-adjacent domains such as government IT and defense tech.
policy opposition
primary
since 2026
On January 25, 2026, Kelly declared he would vote against DHS funding following fatal ICE/Border Patrol shootings in Minneapolis, stating he would stop 'Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement against American cities.'
policy relation via confirmation
primary
since 2025
Fetterman voted to confirm Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, the department carrying out mass deportation, contradicting his earlier pro-immigration stance.
legislative subject
primary
since 2026
Van Epps voted Yea on H.R. 7147 (DHS Appropriations Act, 2026) and H.R. 8029 (Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act), both of which funded DHS operations and aligned with GOP leadership and Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Policy Support
primary
since 2026
Messmer voted to fund DHS including ICE operations via H.R. 7744 on party-line vote.
affiliation
primary
since 2025
Latimer voted against the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) on January 7, 2025, a bill mandating detention of undocumented immigrants for theft-related offenses, which would expand DHS detention authority. This aligns with his 2018 signing of the Westchester Immigrant Protection Act that limited federal immigration enforcement cooperation.
policy jurisdiction
primary
since 2025
Downing voted Yea on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants, which falls under DHS jurisdiction. His subcommittees do not include Homeland Security.
membership
primary
since 2025
Biggs is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and voted to fund DHS including ICE and CBP.
competitor
primary
since 2026
McIver voted nay on H.R. 7744 (DHS Appropriations Act, 2026) amid ongoing federal criminal proceedings against her related to an ICE facility confrontation.
oversight
primary
since 2026
Kennedy voted 'Yea' on April 17, 2026 for final passage of bipartisan DHS funding bill (H.R. 7147) which averted a government shutdown, stating the bill was needed to prevent jeopardizing FEMA missions and TSA worker pay.
voted on legislation
primary
since 2026
Salinas voted against H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-03-27, rejecting $60 billion for border security and immigration enforcement.
affiliation
primary
since 2025
Menendez's opposition to ICE enforcement and calls to abolish the agency directly relate to DHS operations. His stance is informed by the agency's impact on his majority-minority district.
funding_support
primary
since 2025
Lawler voted yea on H.R. 7147 (DHS Appropriations Act, 2026) to fund DHS through September 2026
Committee Assignment
primary
since 2023
Ezell serves on the Homeland Security Committee, which provided context for his Laken Riley Act votes and immigration enforcement stance.
Legislation Vote
primary
since 2026
Hudson voted to fund DHS and end the 76-day partial shutdown in 2026.
committee jurisdiction
primary
since 2024
Strong serves on the Homeland Security Committee which has jurisdiction over DHS; also voted to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Sources (36)
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Department of Homeland Security — Court records (no results)
court_document
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026-05-09
UNVERIFIED SEARCH_ERROR: Department of Homeland Security not found in opencorporates
claim_flag
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026-05-09
UNVERIFIED SEARCH_ERROR: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not found in opencorporat…
claim_flag
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Department of Homeland Security — Parliamentary records (no results)
parliamentary_record
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Department of Homeland Security — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
government_disclosure
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Department of Homeland Security — USASpending contracts (no results)
contract
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
AI ANALYSIS
government_disclosure
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Parliamentary records (no r…
parliamentary_record
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Court records (no results)
court_document
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Lobbying disclosures (no re…
government_disclosure
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — USASpending contracts (no r…
contract
Processed
📜 Receipt