The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dismissed a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official following an internal review that concluded the individual had allegedly shared sensitive information with members of the media, according to reporting from Fox News citing anonymous sources.
The official was reportedly removed from their office in Washington, D.C., and escorted from the building. Sources familiar with the matter said the decision followed allegations that the individual disclosed two types of protected information: personal details related to CBP personnel and information connected to negotiations over border wall planning. DHS has not publicly identified the official or released a formal statement detailing the findings of the review.
According to the report, the termination was influenced by concerns that the disclosures could pose security risks to federal law enforcement officers. The sources cited pointed to a broader context of heightened threats against border personnel, though no specific data or timelines regarding those threats were provided in the available coverage.
Neither DHS nor CBP has confirmed additional details about the investigation or indicated whether further administrative or legal actions are being considered. Federal employees who handle sensitive or protected information are subject to strict rules governing confidentiality and media contact, and violations of those policies can result in disciplinary action, including termination.