Former ICE Director and Trump administration border czar Tom Homan has delivered a blunt warning: anyone leaking classified details about upcoming immigration raids will face severe consequences — including termination, pension loss, and potential prison time.
Speaking in a fiery interview with Fox News, Homan singled out the FBI, suggesting internal sources may be responsible for compromising critical intelligence tied to major ICE operations. He made clear that if these leaks are traced back to individuals within the bureau, criminal charges will follow.
Homan’s comments came during a sit-down with host Sean Hannity, where he addressed reports of sensitive information leaking ahead of a large-scale ICE operation planned for California. “We believe the leaks are coming from inside,” Homan said, referencing a recent incident where details of a Colorado ICE operation were made public. He stressed that such breaches could place ICE agents directly in harm’s way by alerting targets ahead of enforcement actions.
The border chief didn’t mince words, alleging that preliminary findings point toward FBI involvement. Homan revealed he had already spoken with the Deputy Attorney General, who confirmed that a criminal investigation is underway to determine whether federal laws were broken. “If it’s proven someone deliberately sabotaged our work, they won’t just lose their job — they’ll face federal charges and prison,” he warned.
Homan expressed particular outrage over the leak concerning a major ICE operation in Aurora, Colorado — a mission so critical that the FBI and DEA were brought in to assist. “These leaks endanger our officers. They give criminals time to prepare ambushes. This isn’t just politics — it’s life and death,” he said.
Beyond concerns for agent safety, Homan emphasized the broader damage to law enforcement credibility. He said he recently contacted the Deputy Attorney General seeking clarity: “At what point does a leak become a national security threat? We need direction — and we need it now,” Homan added, warning that unchecked leaks could cripple the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to uphold immigration laws.
The firestorm around Homan’s remarks comes amid a larger political battle over immigration enforcement. On the opposite side of the aisle, Democrats like New York Representative Dan Goldman have publicly advised citizens on how to handle interactions with ICE. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), Goldman urged people to stay informed about their rights, calling on Americans to “stay aware, stay safe, and stay united” over the next four years.
Republicans, however, slammed such messages. North Carolina Congressman Mark Harris accused Democrats of aiding illegal immigrants, calling their advice “disgraceful” and an obstruction of Trump’s immigration agenda. Harris argued that no amount of coded messaging could hide the fact that, in his view, the Left puts undocumented immigrants’ interests ahead of American citizens’ safety.
Homan’s no-nonsense posture reflects the Trump administration’s wider effort to crack down on immigration violations with renewed intensity. By publicly threatening steep penalties for leaks, Homan hopes to deter any insiders from interfering with enforcement efforts. “Our officers risk their lives every day,” he said. “Anyone who compromises their safety or our mission will be held accountable — period.”
The legal stakes are high. Under federal law, interfering with immigration enforcement or harboring undocumented individuals can lead to felony charges. If the investigation verifies FBI involvement, it could mean serious legal trouble for those implicated.
As the inquiry unfolds, sources report a growing sense of urgency within federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding ICE operations, warning that any tampering with immigration enforcement efforts will be met with full legal action.
For now, all eyes are on the Justice Department as investigators work to track down the source of the leaks — and set an example for anyone else tempted to sabotage critical operations.
