Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has taken a no-nonsense stance on internal leaks related to immigration enforcement operations. In a press briefing held on February 25, 2025, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Noem announced that several individuals responsible for leaking sensitive information have been identified and will face termination—and potentially prosecution—for their actions,
We have found some leakers,” Noem stated firmly during her conversation with reporters. “We are continuing to get more. They will be fired and there will be consequences.” Her remarks come amid growing concerns about the security risks posed by the unauthorized disclosure of operational details, which, according to Noem, not only undermine federal efforts but also put the lives of law enforcement officers in jeopardy.