Todd Bensman

Todd Bensman

Todd Bensman is a Texas-based senior national security fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington D.C.-based research institute, and a writing fellow for the Middle East Forum.

For nearly a decade prior to joining CIS in August 2018, Bensman led counter-terrorism intelligence efforts for the Texas Department of Public Safety's Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division and its multi-agency fusion center. Prior to his homeland security work, Bensman worked for 23 years as a journalist, covering national security after 9/11 for major newspapers.

Articles

MTG's ‘Special Interest Aliens’ Bill Deserves Democrat Support
Illegal Aliens

MTG's ‘Special Interest Aliens’ Bill Deserves Democrat Support

Apr 11, 2025
Relieved Residents of Texas Illegal Immigrant Town Love Gov. Abbott’s New State Police Surge
Illegal Immigration

Relieved Residents of Texas Illegal Immigrant Town Love Gov. Abbott’s New State Police Surge

Oct 19, 2023
Biden Political Decision to End Rapid DNA Testing at the Border Guarantees Immigrant Child Abuse
Border Crisis

Biden Political Decision to End Rapid DNA Testing at the Border Guarantees Immigrant Child Abuse

Jun 8, 2023
Why the White House Departure of Susan Rice Cements an Ominous Near Future for US Border Security
Border Crisis

Why the White House Departure of Susan Rice Cements an Ominous Near Future for US Border Security

Apr 27, 2023
House Republicans Demand Hidden Statistics on Secretive Biden Border “CBP-One” Admittance Program
Illegal Immigration

House Republicans Demand Hidden Statistics on Secretive Biden Border “CBP-One” Admittance Program

Mar 27, 2023
Fake Families
Books

Fake Families

Feb 28, 2023
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A Failed, Unreported History Precedes Harris’ ‘Root Causes’ Strategy to Shutter Illegal Immigration
Illegal Immigration

A Failed, Unreported History Precedes Harris’ ‘Root Causes’ Strategy to Shutter Illegal Immigration

Feb 9, 2023
After the Midterms, Will Joe Biden Loose his Moderate Dogs on the Southern Border?
Midterm Election

After the Midterms, Will Joe Biden Loose his Moderate Dogs on the Southern Border?

Nov 7, 2022
Are African War Criminals in the Mass Migration Throngs Crossing Biden’s Open Border?
Africa

Are African War Criminals in the Mass Migration Throngs Crossing Biden’s Open Border?

Oct 25, 2022
Are Democrat Mayors Really Just Now Waking Up to the Greatest Mass Migration Border Crisis in US History?
Columns

Are Democrat Mayors Really Just Now Waking Up to the Greatest Mass Migration Border Crisis in US History?

Jul 21, 2022
About the Iraqi Asylum Seeker Who Allegedly Wanted to Import an ISIS Terrorist Hit Squad
Columns

About the Iraqi Asylum Seeker Who Allegedly Wanted to Import an ISIS Terrorist Hit Squad

May 27, 2022
About Those 42 Terrorists Who Crossed the American Southern Border
southern border

About Those 42 Terrorists Who Crossed the American Southern Border

Apr 27, 2022
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Biden Administration’s Secretive Air Deportation Flight Ops Working Magic at Southern Border Now Imperiled
Border Crisis

Biden Administration’s Secretive Air Deportation Flight Ops Working Magic at Southern Border Now Imperiled

Mar 22, 2022
Beware: Mexico To Unleash Massive Wave of 70,000 Migrants Toward U.S. Border in Unnoticeable ‘Ant Operation’
Mexico

Beware: Mexico To Unleash Massive Wave of 70,000 Migrants Toward U.S. Border in Unnoticeable ‘Ant Operation’

Mar 14, 2022
Why Biden’s State Department Has Offered a Cash Bounty for a Fugitive Smuggler of Afghans
biden administration

Why Biden’s State Department Has Offered a Cash Bounty for a Fugitive Smuggler of Afghans

Oct 18, 2021
Biden Administration Gives Assist to Jihadist Student Visa Holders … and Worse
Anti-Semitism

Biden Administration Gives Assist to Jihadist Student Visa Holders … and Worse

Jul 26, 2021
southern border

‘Extra-Continental’ Migrants Throughout the Americas Marching and Clashing Their Way Toward New Biden Border

Mar 1, 2021
About Those 11 Iranian Migrants Captured at Mexico-Arizona Frontier…What Homeland Security Does
Iran

About Those 11 Iranian Migrants Captured at Mexico-Arizona Frontier…What Homeland Security Does

Feb 15, 2021
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WaPo Story ‘Undoing Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’’ Perpetuated an Erroneous Partisan Narrative About It
travel ban

WaPo Story ‘Undoing Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’’ Perpetuated an Erroneous Partisan Narrative About It

Dec 4, 2020
DHS: Iran Manipulating US Election in Biden’s Favor While Hezbollah Aims at the Heartland
2020 Election

DHS: Iran Manipulating US Election in Biden’s Favor While Hezbollah Aims at the Heartland

Oct 16, 2020
Beyond White Supremacy: DHS’s New Threat Assessment Also Warned of Antifa Terrorism
Antifa

Beyond White Supremacy: DHS’s New Threat Assessment Also Warned of Antifa Terrorism

Oct 13, 2020
Answering the Blowback About Trump’s Proposal to Restrict Foreign Student Visas: Nothing Draconian Here
Colleges and Universities

Answering the Blowback About Trump’s Proposal to Restrict Foreign Student Visas: Nothing Draconian Here

Oct 8, 2020
Joe Biden

A Dystopian ‘Biden Effect’ for the Southern Border?

Sep 23, 2020
How CBP Is Moving to End an Incoming Covid Wave From Mexico
coronavirus

How CBP Is Moving to End an Incoming Covid Wave From Mexico

Aug 17, 2020
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The Border Crossing Covid Problem Is More Serious Than What's Being Reported
coronavirus

The Border Crossing Covid Problem Is More Serious Than What's Being Reported

Aug 11, 2020
Trump Is on Point: The Covid-infected Are Fleeing Mexico…for US Hospitals
coronavirus

Trump Is on Point: The Covid-infected Are Fleeing Mexico…for US Hospitals

Jul 23, 2020
Another Released Terrorist Convict Almost Massacred Americans: 'I Want to Take at Least 50'
Columns

Another Released Terrorist Convict Almost Massacred Americans: 'I Want to Take at Least 50'

May 29, 2020
Notes on Tajikistani Nationals Who Plotted Terror on U.S. Air Force in Germany: How They Got In Matters
coronavirus

Notes on Tajikistani Nationals Who Plotted Terror on U.S. Air Force in Germany: How They Got In Matters

May 5, 2020
Many Guatemalans Aren't Seeking Asylum in US Over Violence, Political Persecution. They Want Giant Homes.
House

Many Guatemalans Aren't Seeking Asylum in US Over Violence, Political Persecution. They Want Giant Homes.

Mar 3, 2020
Trump Administration

Why It’s Safe to Declare Trump Victory Over the 2019 Migrant Crisis. But Violent Caravans Aim to Take It Away

Jan 27, 2020
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Part IV: Five Ways America Should Secure the Border Against European-Style Terrorist Infiltration
illegal immigrant crime

Part IV: Five Ways America Should Secure the Border Against European-Style Terrorist Infiltration

Dec 16, 2019
Part III: Like in Europe, America’s Broken Asylum System Enables Terrorist Infiltration Over the U.S.-Mexico Border
Department of Homeland Security

Part III: Like in Europe, America’s Broken Asylum System Enables Terrorist Infiltration Over the U.S.-Mexico Border

Dec 9, 2019
Part II: New Study Explains Why Islamic Terrorists Have Not Attacked Through America’s Southern Border
Columns

Part II: New Study Explains Why Islamic Terrorists Have Not Attacked Through America’s Southern Border

Dec 2, 2019
A New Terror Travel Tactic Is Born, Part I
Columns

A New Terror Travel Tactic Is Born, Part I

Nov 20, 2019
What Americans Need to Know About Why Africans Are Protesting and Fighting Mexican Troops
Mexico

What Americans Need to Know About Why Africans Are Protesting and Fighting Mexican Troops

Oct 10, 2019
Columns

Appellate Court Agrees Terrorist’s Sentence Was Lenient; Kicks Back Nationally Consequential Case

Oct 2, 2019
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Where Is the Promised Investigation of the Hezbollah-Iran Plane Bombing in Panama?
Columns

Where Is the Promised Investigation of the Hezbollah-Iran Plane Bombing in Panama?

Sep 3, 2019
Crime and punishment

First Known Convicted Terrorist Asked For ‘First Step Act’ Early Prison Release. Have More Followed?

Aug 12, 2019
Columns

Muslim Legal Defense Group Joins Consequential Legal Fight to Ease a Terrorism Sentence in Texas

Jul 7, 2019
The Sri Lanka Attacks Should Remind a Distracted U.S. Homeland Security Apparatus to Focus
National Security

The Sri Lanka Attacks Should Remind a Distracted U.S. Homeland Security Apparatus to Focus

Apr 28, 2019
Federal Judge’s Bizarre Views of Justice for American ISIS Terrorist and the Bereaved Mother of His Victim
ISIS

Federal Judge’s Bizarre Views of Justice for American ISIS Terrorist and the Bereaved Mother of His Victim

Apr 22, 2019
All In The Family: ISIS Edition
Columns

All In The Family: ISIS Edition

Apr 4, 2019