DHS Secretary unveils new strategy to tackle leaks affecting ICE operations

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has identified and fired individuals leaking confidential ICE operations, promising more terminations as she vows to protect law enforcement personnel from having their missions compromised by internal saboteurs.

Quick Takes

Secretary Noem has begun firing DHS employees who leaked sensitive ICE operational information to the media
Leaks have compromised law enforcement safety and allowed Venezuelan gang members to evade capture
Noem has implemented polygraph testing and digital communication reviews to identify leakers
The Secretary has accused the FBI of being “corrupt” and potentially involved in the leaks
A criminal investigation has been opened by the Deputy Attorney General into the sources of the leaks

Noem Takes Action Against DHS Leakers

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has launched a comprehensive effort to identify and remove employees who have leaked sensitive information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These unauthorized disclosures have compromised law enforcement activities, including a planned operation in Los Angeles that was exposed in advance through an internal government document obtained by the LA Times. The leak reportedly detailed plans for a large-scale immigration enforcement operation targeting individuals without legal status or with pending removal orders.

“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.

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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— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) February 25, 2025

Real-World Consequences of Security Breaches

The impact of these leaks extends beyond operational failures. In one documented case, Venezuelan gang members in Aurora, Colorado, successfully evaded capture after information about a planned ICE enforcement action was leaked. The compromised operations have not only allowed criminals to escape justice but have also endangered law enforcement personnel. Activists opposed to ICE enforcement have reportedly distributed flyers in Los Angeles containing names, faces, and job descriptions of ICE officers, creating potential safety risks for these officials and their families.

In Denver, individuals reportedly used bullhorns to warn illegal immigrants about ICE operations in progress. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has suggested such actions could potentially constitute obstruction. “It very well could rise to the level of obstruction, and we will be looking at every single case where someone jeopardizes the lives of the great men and women in law enforcement, and they will be held accountable,” Bondi stated.

Identifying the Sources

Secretary Noem has implemented multiple strategies to identify those responsible for the leaks. These include polygraph testing of personnel and comprehensive reviews of digital communications. The investigation appears to be yielding results, with Noem confirming that some leakers have already been identified and terminated. A criminal investigation has also been opened by the Deputy Attorney General specifically regarding these security breaches.

“It’s amazing how these bureaucrats, who have an agenda to stop the work that we’re doing to bring safety to America, how they will sell each other down the river if it’s just to protect themselves. So don’t worry. I am doing everything to find these leakers and get rid of them so that we can do our work and our law enforcement officers and agents can do it safely.” Noem said.

Accusations Against the FBI

In a notable development, Noem has publicly accused the FBI of potential involvement in the leaks. “The FBI is so corrupt. We will work with any and every agency to stop leaks and prosecute these crooked deep state agents to the fullest extent of the law,” Noem wrote on social media. Her allegations came after reports that LA FBI and DEA agents would assist in the compromised operation, according to a federal law enforcement source. Border czar Tom Homan has supported Noem’s claims about possible FBI involvement.

Despite the challenges posed by these leaks, the administration reports progress in border security efforts. According to information shared by DHS, a record low of only 200 migrants attempted to cross the U.S. southern border in a single day, a development attributed to President Donald Trump’s border policies. The department appears determined to maintain this momentum by addressing internal security breaches that could undermine enforcement efforts.