DHS Slams 'Pathetic Activists' Revealing ICE Agents Identities, Home Addresses In California

Federal agencies have condemned the distribution of flyers in Southern California that disclose the names, photos, and personal information of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued strong warnings against such actions, citing potential risks to law enforcement personnel and threats of legal consequences for those responsible.

The flyers, written in Spanish, were posted in various Los Angeles neighborhoods with a headline that translates to "CAREFUL WITH THESE FACES." The content also claims that ICE and HSI agents "racially terrorize and criminalize entire communities" and accuses them of separating families through enforcement operations. The identity of the group responsible for distributing the flyers remains unknown, and federal authorities have launched an investigation.

A DHS spokesperson strongly criticized the activists behind the flyers:

"These pathetic activists are putting targets on the backs of our law enforcement as they shield MS-13, Tren De Aragua, and other vicious gangs that traffic women and children, kidnap for ransom, and poison Americans with lethal drugs. These individuals will be held accountable for obstructing the law and justice. This shouldn't be controversial."

The FBI also issued a warning of its own through Fox News, emphasizing that while the agency upholds constitutional rights such as freedom of speech and assembly, interfering with law enforcement operations carries potential legal repercussions:

"Any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice"

Activists in California have been heavily patrolling neighborhoods, documenting ICE agents, and sharing their locations on social media to warn communities about ongoing enforcement actions.

Some California residents have even turned to digital tools to avoid potential encounters with immigration enforcement. In El Cajon, a mobile app alerts users to nearby ICE raids, providing real-time updates based on user reports. One of the app's developers, Joanna Benavidez, stated that the goal is to keep communities informed while remaining within legal boundaries. "We specifically say we do not condone violence, we do not want to interfere with policing at all, but we want to keep our community safe," she told ABC News.

As federal authorities continue their enforcement operations, DHS has authorized the use of polygraph tests to prevent internal leaks regarding planned ICE raids, following accusations from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan about the danger posed by the leaks. Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security, was one of the first to report the measure: