Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside homeland security’s campaign of fear
Summary
A report found that during President Trump's administration, officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faced intimidation, forced removals, and polygraph tests as part of efforts to enforce strict immigration policies. Many career employees were pushed out or silenced after opposing new changes, including increased deportations, halted refugee resettlement, and expanded detention practices.Key Facts
- DHS employees experienced fear and intimidation from Trump supporters in leadership positions.
- Career officials who raised concerns about possibly illegal immigration policies were sidelined, threatened with firing or arrest.
- Polygraph tests were used to intimidate staff, conducted by U.S. military personnel, beyond normal security checks.
- Offices handling refugee admissions, asylum, and family protections were cut or had authority removed.
- The department carried out more than 675,000 deportations under Governor Kristi Noem’s leadership.
- Refugee resettlement was largely halted except for fast-tracking white South Africans.
- Family separation policies resumed and offshore detention expanded, including using Guantánamo Bay for immigration detention.
- Some officials resigned or accepted buyouts due to ethical conflicts with administration policies.
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