Hegseth authorizes DHS testing of Active Denial System at US-Mexico border

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly signed a memo permitting DHS to test the Active Denial System, a non-lethal directed-energy weapon, for potential border use. The move marks a notable expansion of military-grade technology into domestic law enforcement, raising legal and ethical questions. Details on the testing scope and timeline remain unconfirmed.

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