Border czar Tom Homan has issued a stark warning to individuals leaking sensitive information about upcoming ICE operations, declaring that those responsible—if identified—will face serious legal consequences, including jail time, job termination, and loss of pensions. Speaking on Fox News, Homan condemned the unauthorized disclosures, particularly those allegedly implicating the FBI, and stressed that such leaks compromise national security and put law enforcement officers at risk.

During his interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Homan did not mince words. He accused internal sources of jeopardizing high-stakes immigration enforcement operations by leaking crucial intelligence. Specifically, he pointed to a recent case involving an ICE raid planned for California later this month, as well as an earlier operation in Aurora, Colorado, where leaked details had already endangered ICE agents on the ground.

Leaked Information Jeopardizing Federal Operations

Homan revealed that ICE believes the leaks originate from within the FBI, which raises serious concerns about inter-agency security. “We think it’s coming from inside,” he stated, referring to the confidential ICE operations in Colorado that recently appeared in the media. These disclosures, he argued, give criminals an unfair advantage and could lead to ambushes against ICE officers.

The former acting ICE director underscored that these breaches were not isolated incidents. “Some of the information we are receiving tends to point toward the FBI,” he claimed, adding that he had already spoken with the deputy attorney general regarding the matter. A criminal investigation has been launched to determine if the leaks constitute a felony under federal law.

The leaked details of the Aurora operation were particularly alarming, Homan noted. That raid was of such significance that FBI and DEA agents had been dispatched to assist ICE personnel. “These leaks put our officers at risk because bad actors might use this information to set them up,” he explained. “This is not a game. When crucial details of a raid are exposed, it jeopardizes lives.”

Federal Integrity and Immigration Enforcement at Risk

Homan emphasized that beyond endangering law enforcement personnel, the leaks threaten the integrity of federal immigration enforcement. He called for immediate action from the Justice Department, stating that such breaches hinder the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to carry out its mission.

“I sent an email to the deputy attorney general today asking, ‘At what level does this leak become an impediment?’ We need clear guidance on this matter,” he said. If these leaks continue, Homan warned, ICE’s ability to enforce immigration laws could be severely hindered.