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The department's plans to perform these tests was first reported by Bloomberg Government.

After the publication of this article, DHS said in a statement: "The Department of Homeland Security is a national security agency. We can, should, and will polygraph personnel."

Border czar Tom Homan and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have blamed lower-than-expected ICE arrest numbers on recent leaks revealing the cities where it planned to conduct operations.