Overview

• A Department of Homeland Security employee accidentally sent unclassified details of an upcoming ICE operation in Denver to a journalist in January 2025.
• The employee was placed on administrative leave and informed that her security clearance may be revoked as a result of the error.
• The email incident has raised concerns about operational security and procedural safeguards within government agencies.
• Comparisons have been drawn to similar incidents involving Trump national security officials, who faced no disciplinary action.
• President Donald Trump has defended his team against criticism, dismissing it as politically motivated.