DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has identified and begun firing internal leakers who jeopardized ICE operations, while also accusing the FBI of corruption in connection with leaked information about planned immigration enforcement raids.
Key Takeaways
- Noem has identified and fired multiple DHS employees for leaking sensitive operational information to the press, with investigations continuing to find more leakers.
- Information leaks about ICE operations have endangered law enforcement officers and allowed criminal groups, including Venezuelan gang members, to evade capture.
- DHS is using polygraph tests and communications analysis to identify those responsible for compromising law enforcement operations.
- Noem has specifically accused the FBI of being “corrupt” and leaking details of a planned large-scale ICE operation in Los Angeles.
- A criminal investigation has been opened by the Deputy Attorney General to investigate the leaks, particularly the alleged FBI involvement.
Crackdown on Internal Leaks Underway at Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has taken decisive action against employees leaking sensitive operational information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Noem confirmed that she has already identified and terminated multiple individuals involved in compromising law enforcement operations by sharing confidential information with media outlets. The crackdown follows several high-profile incidents where ICE operations were disrupted after operational details were prematurely exposed to the public.
“I have found some leakers. We are continuing to get more. They will be fired. There will be consequences. Remember, when they leak information to the press in order to blow an op, they are putting law enforcement lives in jeopardy. They are risking their lives and putting their families in the position where they have to live without those individuals any further. So, you bet we have used every tactic that we have,” Noem stated in a recent address regarding the situation.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has identified individuals responsible for leaking information regarding ICE raids. These individuals will be fired and potentially face criminal prosecution.
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FBI Accused of Leaking Operation Details
Noem has specifically implicated the FBI in the leak of a planned large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles going on to say that these crooked deep state agents to the fullest extent of the law,” Noem declared on social media, directly addressing the alleged involvement of the federal agency. The LA Times reported details of the operation based on what was described as an internal government document, including information that the operation would target individuals without legal status or those with pending removal orders.
Border czar Tom Homan has supported Noem’s assertions about FBI involvement in the leaks. A criminal investigation has now been opened by the Deputy Attorney General to investigate the matter, with particular focus on the alleged FBI connection. ICE sources, however, have indicated they were unaware of the basis for Noem’s information regarding FBI involvement.
Real-World Consequences of Operational Leaks
The impact of these leaks has been substantial and concrete. In one specific incident, Venezuelan gang members reportedly evaded capture in Aurora, Colorado, after operational details were leaked to the press. Beyond the failure to apprehend criminal suspects, the leaks have created broader safety concerns for law enforcement personnel. Activists against ICE have been circulating leaked information about officers, including their names, faces, and job descriptions, with flyers appearing in Los Angeles.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has also weighed in on the issue, addressing an incident in Denver where individuals used bullhorns to warn illegal immigrants about ICE operations. Bondi suggested such actions could rise to the level of obstruction, promising investigations and consequences for those who jeopardize law enforcement operations and officer safety.
Extensive Methods Being Used to Identify Leakers
DHS is employing multiple strategies to identify those responsible for compromising operational security. Measures include the use of polygraph tests for suspected leakers and thorough reviews of digital communications. The aggressive approach reflects the administration’s view that these leaks represent not just policy disagreements but deliberate attempts to undermine law enforcement operations that potentially endanger officers and the public.
A recent poll showed overwhelming support for charging leakers with crimes, indicating public backing for the administration’s hardline approach to addressing the issue. The DHS has pledged to continue its investigation until all those responsible for compromising law enforcement operations are identified and held accountable.
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