Dept of Homeland Security: 6-hour polygraphs, transfers, naked intimidation . . .

[AverageOldGuy]

Article in The Guardian, may be behind paywall.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/11/inside-homeland-security-campaign-of-fear

Federal officials tasked with implementing the Trump administration’s “mass deportation” program faced an extraordinary campaign of intimidation inside the Department of Homeland Security during the final months of Kristi Noem’s tenure and the arrival of her successor, a Guardian investigation found.

Over the past four months, the Guardian spoke with more than three dozen current and former Department of Homeland Security officials who described a climate of fear driven by Trump loyalists in senior positions, who sidelined or removed career officials who raised concerns about possibly illegal acts, and threatened termination or arrest in order to stop dissent. Several have also claimed they were subjected to polygraph examinations conducted by US military personnel.

In the past year-and-a-half, entire offices were dismantled, and oversight bodies were stripped of staff and authority. The divisions responsible for refugee policy, asylum, humanitarian protections and family unity were among the hardest hit. The practices have continued during the leadership transition to Markwayne Mullin, the current and former officials said.

[Cheezoholic]

1. This is the part of a burgeoning fascist takeover you never see until it's too late. It's not just DHS this is happening

It's probably happening through the entire structure of our government. This is why November is so important. If we win expect all out war, and I mean war, between Congress and the Executive branch. If we lose, it's over. '28 won't save us because it won't happen. So if you never vote in midterms get off your ass and get everyone you know off their ass's and vote. This midterm is more important than any Presidential election IMO.