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Reported: DHS will use polygraphs after ICE raid location leaks

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 19, 2025

    DHS is planning to use polygraph tests to prevent leaks about upcoming ICE raids after Secretary Kristi Noem warned staff about the new measure. The decision comes after DHS claimed that leaked information disrupted immigration raids in Aurora, CO, and Los Angeles. DHS officials emphasized that as part a national security agency, they have the authority to use polygraphs. An investigation is underway to identify the alleged leaks' source(s).

    Trump 2.0 [ID#1547]

    Fox News - DHS says it 'can, should and will' issue polygraphs amid ICE raid location leaks
  2. Effective Date

    February 19, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • March 9, 2025

      2025.03.08 Reported: DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers - NBC News

      DHS has reportedly begun using polygraph tests to determine who in their staff may have leaked information about their immigration operations to the media. DHS has reportedly identified two leakers, whom Secretary Noem pledged to prosecute, although it is not clear if that was due to polygraph testing.

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Enforcement
Agencies Affected: DHS

Associated or Derivative Policies

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