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Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency responsible for safeguarding the United States from various threats, including immigration enforcement and cybersecurity. On October 28, 2026, DHS data were leaked by the hacktivist group Department of Peace, exposing personal information of more than 40,000 employees and contractors. This development follows a series of recent actions by DHS, including raids and investigations related to immigration fraud and policy proposals.
What to know
- More than 40,000 DHS employees and contractors, including ICE and CBP staff, had names, contact details and job information exposed. Oct 28
- The leak was claimed by the hacktivist group Department of Peace, citing government policies as motivation. Oct 28
- Tom Homan, DHS border czar, said Omar could be stripped of citizenship and deported. Oct 18
- Agents searched Omar’s Washington, DC, home on Oct. 12 as part of a renewed inquiry into her immigration records. Oct 18
- Kristi Noem’s envoy role ended, confirmed by DHS spokesperson Tommy Piggott. Oct 16
Timeline
- Oct 28, 2026
- Oct 18, 2026
- Oct 16, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026
- Oct 13, 2026
- Aug 8, 2026
- Feb 4, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026
- Jun 8, 2025








