Noem Says Border Patrol Made A Mistake

Washington, D.C. – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sounding the alarm after a federal judge ordered the return of a violent MS-13 gang member mistakenly deported to El Salvador—calling him a serious threat who never should have been on U.S. soil to begin with.

“There’s no doubt—this man is a dangerous gang member and a violent criminal,” Noem told Newsmax on Friday.

The deportation involved Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a known MS-13 affiliate, who was erroneously sent to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT mega-prison due to what officials are calling a “paperwork error.” A judge has since demanded that the Trump administration bring him back to the United States.

But Noem is holding firm—and backing law enforcement.

A Criminal Who Never Belonged Here

Secretary Noem stressed that the only issue was where Garcia should be sent—not whether he was dangerous.

“He’s tied to one of the world’s most violent criminal organizations,” Noem stated. “This wasn’t about whether he should remain in America. He absolutely shouldn’t have been here at all.”

Noem’s comments reflect growing concern across the country over illegal immigration, border failures, and the infiltration of dangerous transnational gangs like MS-13 and 18th Street.

How DHS Confirms Who’s a Gang Member

When asked how the Department of Homeland Security identifies and handles gang-affiliated criminals, Noem revealed the use of advanced intelligence-gathering systems and inter-agency cooperation.

“We have tools in place—federal, state, and local partnerships—to make sure we’re targeting the right individuals,” she explained. “MS-13, 18th Street Gang, TdA… these aren’t minor offenders. These are terrorists.”

Inside the World’s Toughest Prison

Noem recently toured CECOT, El Salvador’s maximum-security prison built to house the most violent criminals in the Western Hemisphere.

She described the facility as “incredibly secure,” with strict systems for identifying gang members—many of whom display tattoos that indicate the number of people they’ve killed and the crimes they’ve committed.

“They wear their violence like a badge,” Noem said. “They’re proud of what they’ve done—and that’s exactly why we need to keep them out of this country.”

A Wake-Up Call on Border Security

For millions of Americans—especially those who lived through the crime waves of the ‘80s and ‘90s—this story is a grim reminder of what’s at stake when immigration enforcement breaks down.

Noem’s firm stance echoes the law-and-order priorities of President Donald Trump, who made national security and gang crackdowns a central part of his platform.

Bottom line: America needs strong borders, smart enforcement, and zero tolerance for gang violence.