Kristi Noem’s Plan to Tackle ICE Information Breaches and Boost Security

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has identified and fired multiple employees who leaked sensitive ICE operation details, putting law enforcement officers at risk and allowing Venezuelan gang members to escape capture.

Key Takeaways

Kristi Noem has taken decisive action against leakers within DHS, firing individuals who compromised ICE operations and implementing measures including polygraph tests to identify others.
Information leaks enabled Venezuelan gang members to evade capture in Aurora, Colorado, and jeopardized a large-scale operation in Los Angeles.
Noem has specifically accused the FBI of being “corrupt” and potentially involved in leaking sensitive operational details.
Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that those who leak information or obstruct ICE operations could face serious legal consequences.
Border Czar Tom Homan has supported Noem’s claims about FBI involvement in compromising homeland security operations.

Leaks Put Law Enforcement Lives at Risk

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has launched an aggressive campaign to identify and punish individuals responsible for leaking sensitive information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These leaks have compromised several enforcement actions, including a planned operation in Los Angeles that was revealed prematurely in the press and an operation in Aurora, Colorado, where Venezuelan gang members escaped capture after being tipped off about impending raids.

Noem has already taken action against identified leakers within her department. “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,” Noem stated firmly. The Secretary has implemented a comprehensive strategy to identify additional leakers, including the use of polygraph tests and reviews of electronic communications.

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

Accusations Against the FBI

In a particularly controversial move, Noem has directly accused the FBI of involvement in leaking information about planned ICE operations. She publicly stated, “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.” This accusation came after the Los Angeles Times published details about a planned large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the area, citing an internal government document as their source.

Border Czar Tom Homan has reportedly supported Noem’s allegations about FBI involvement. The Deputy Attorney General has opened a criminal investigation into the leaks, focusing on potential FBI connections. ICE sources, however, claimed to be unaware of the basis for Noem’s information regarding FBI involvement, creating some tension between the agencies tasked with enforcing immigration laws.

Legal Consequences for Leakers and Obstructors

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has emphasized that leakers will face serious legal consequences. “Well, you know, if anyone leaks anything, people don’t understand that it jeopardizes the lives of our great men and women in law enforcement, and if you leaked it, we will find out who you are, and we will come after you. It’s not going to stop our mission,” Bondi stated. The Department of Justice appears fully committed to supporting DHS in pursuing those who compromise national security operations.

The issue extends beyond government leakers to activists who deliberately interfere with ICE operations. Bondi specifically addressed an incident in Denver where individuals used bullhorns to warn illegal immigrants about ICE operations, suggesting that such actions could constitute obstruction of justice. A public poll referenced by Noem’s office showed unanimous support for criminally charging those who leak sensitive operational information about immigration enforcement activities.

Bureaucratic Resistance and Ongoing Efforts

Noem has characterized the leakers as “bureaucrats who have an agenda to stop the work that we’re doing to bring safety to America.” The Secretary noted that some of these individuals are willing to betray their colleagues to protect themselves. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to root out those undermining the department’s mission, stating, “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.”

The administration reports that these efforts are showing results, with a record low of just 200 migrants attempting to cross the U.S. southern border in a single day recently—an outcome attributed to President Donald Trump’s policies. Meanwhile, activists against ICE have increased their protests and begun distributing flyers in Los Angeles containing the names, faces, and job descriptions of ICE officers, further underscoring the high-stakes nature of the ongoing immigration enforcement battles.