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May 13, 2026
DHS Watchdog Investigates Kristi Noem's ICE Warehouse Program
- The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general is opening an investigation into Kristi Noem's $38 billion ICE warehouse program.
- Noem approved the purchase of 11 warehouses intended for immigration detention, but many face local opposition and legal challenges.
- The inquiry will review the spending and approval processes, including Noem's policy requiring her sign-off on contracts over $100,000.
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- The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has launched a probe into the $38 billion warehouse-to-detention program championed by former Secretary Kristi NoemMay 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM · WSJ
- DHS watchdog probes Kristi Noem’s $38 billion ICE warehouse programMay 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM · Independent