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Personal information of 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol agents is leaked online
The-independent.com and 2 more
- A leak exposed detailed data on about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees, amplifying scrutiny after the Renee Good case.
- The new reference confirms roughly 2,000 frontline enforcement personnel are among the leaked identities, aligning with prior leak size estimates.
- The breach reportedly includes names, work emails, phone numbers, roles, and some résumé data for DHS staff, expanding the exposure beyond basic IDs.
- The incident followed the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good, fueling nationwide protests and intensified backlash against immigration enforcement.
- DHS officials warn the leak endangers officers and families and vow full prosecution for doxxing.
- The ICE List platform is hosted in the Netherlands, complicating removal by U.S. authorities.
- Experts frame the breach as fueling reforms debates within ICE and CBP, reflecting broader calls for accountability.
- The dataset also lists high-profile individuals, including media figures and a DHS assistant secretary, highlighting broader exposure.
- Protests have erupted nationwide in response to the killing, signaling broad civil unrest surrounding immigration enforcement.
- Industry observers consider the leak potentially the largest DHS staff data breach to date, underscoring the scale of exposure.
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