Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Friday that two Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees have been identified and accused of leaking sensitive information about upcoming deportation operations.
“These individuals have been sharing details of our enforcement plans, putting our law enforcement officers in danger,” Noem said in a post on X. She emphasized that legal action would be taken, stating, “We intend to prosecute them and ensure they face the consequences.”
Though the names of the accused have not been released, they could face up to 10 years in federal prison.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over compromised immigration enforcement efforts. Last month, Border Czar Tom Homan revealed that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Colorado was largely ineffective due to leaked information, which allowed most of the intended targets to evade capture.
Homan warned that early warnings not only hinder operations but also increase the risk to officers on the ground. “The job is already dangerous — if they know we’re coming, it could turn deadly,” he said.
During the Colorado raids, Noem initially blamed the FBI for the leak, accusing the bureau of corruption and vowing to work with all agencies to root out what she referred to as “crooked deep state agents.”
This development also follows complaints from both President Donald Trump and Homan over the current deportation numbers, which they argue are significantly lower than expected.
Noem’s statement supports Homan’s earlier claim that members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang were alerted ahead of a planned ICE raid in Aurora, Colorado. “We believe the leak came from within,” Homan said, adding that such actions not only allow criminals to flee but also endanger the lives of enforcement officers.
According to Reuters, the Trump administration deported 37,660 individuals in its first month, a figure current officials are reportedly struggling to match.
Source: OAN
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