U.S. Rep. James Comer representing Kentucky's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. James Comer representing Kentucky's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) has initiated an investigation into the leak of sensitive government documents detailing law enforcement plans for apprehending and deporting illegal immigrants. The leaked information, shared with the media by a federal official earlier this month, involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions planned in Denver and Los Angeles.
Higgins expressed concern that the leak compromised public safety by alerting dangerous criminals, enabling them to evade deportation and arrest. "The leaked plans tipped off dangerous criminals about imminent law enforcement actions, enabling them to evade apprehension and perpetuate the threat they pose to national security and the American public," he stated.
Border Czar Tom Homan suggested that the leaks may have originated from within the FBI, warning that such breaches put "lives at risk." The leaks also reportedly allowed activists to disrupt federal immigration operations. During an enforcement action in Denver, activists used megaphones to warn illegal aliens of law enforcement's presence.
In response to these events, Higgins has requested a staff-level briefing with ICE, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This briefing aims to address how these agencies are managing leaks and explore ways Congress can support their efforts.
During President Trump's initial month in office, several measures were taken regarding border security. These included signing the Laken Riley Act into law, declaring a national emergency at the border, ending certain policies from previous administrations, terminating taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens, and resuming construction of the border wall.
The ongoing investigation led by Higgins is part of broader efforts by President Trump and Republicans in Congress to address what they describe as a significant border crisis created during previous administrations.
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