DHS starts giving lie detector tests to employees to try to find ICE raid leakers: report
SUMMARY
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun administering polygraph tests to employees in an effort to root out leaks about upcoming immigration raids, according to a CBS News report. The initiative, launched under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s directive on Feb. 18, aims to curb unauthorized disclosures that could compromise Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. A DHS spokesperson defended the move, stating, “The Department of Homeland Security is a national security agency. We can, should, and will polygraph personnel.” While DHS has long used lie detector tests for screening new hires, this marks a shift toward questioning staff about classified documents and sensitive law enforcement information. The crackdown follows Noem’s announcement that two suspected leakers had been identified and referred to the Justice Department for felony prosecution. “We plan to prosecute these two individuals and hold them accountable for what they’ve done,” she said on X.
