In the United States, Homeland Security is recalling its employees despite the shutdown

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered its employees previously placed on furlough back to work, despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government.

According to an internal notice sent to the agents, they will have to resume their duties on their next working day, which is Monday for the majority of them.

This decision comes amid a government "shutdown," which usually results in many federal employees being placed on unpaid leave due to a lack of budgetary funding.

The DHS, which oversees homeland security, disaster management and border control, appears to want to maintain its operations at full capacity despite budgetary constraints.

This reminder underlines the priority nature of the department's missions, deemed essential for national security, even during periods of political deadlock in Washington.

However, the measure could raise questions about the working conditions and remuneration of the employees concerned, in a context where federal funding remains uncertain.