Report: DHS to Use Polygraph Tests to ‘Crack Down on’ Leaks on ICE RaidsHannah Knudsen 19 Feb 2025
The Department of Homeland Security is slated to use polygraph tests to “crack down on” leaks on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, according to reports.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly warned DHS employees that any polygraphs must include a question on such leaks.
According to a report from Bloomberg:
Noem last week issued an internal directive that all polygraphs the Department of Homeland Security administers must include a question about unauthorized communications with media and nonprofit organizations, according to a memo described to Bloomberg Government by two people without authorization to speak publicly.
Noem cited the “deleterious effects” of leaks on border and interior immigration enforcement and said DHS components that have polygraph programs may use them to assess whether personnel can have initial or continued access to classified information, and whether they’re eligible to hold a sensitive position.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the report by reposting it on X with the caption, “The Department of Homeland Security is a national security agency. We can, should, and will polygraph personnel.”
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/02/19/report-dhs-to-use-polygraph-tests-stop-potential-leaks-ice-raids/
