Kristi Noem Orders DHS Polygraph Tests to Address Internal Leaks

The Homeland Security secretary's directive follows failed immigration raids and allegations of insider leaks disrupting operations.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has mandated polygraph tests for DHS personnel to identify individuals leaking sensitive information.
The directive comes after immigration raids in Colorado and Los Angeles were reportedly thwarted due to leaked plans, resulting in minimal arrests.
Noem's order includes specific polygraph questions about unauthorized communications with media and nonprofit organizations.
Critics, including former DHS officials and legal experts, have mocked the initiative, with some comparing it to authoritarian practices.
DHS has defended the use of polygraphs, stating they are standard for certain hiring processes and investigative purposes, but this expansion is unprecedented.