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Eric McLoughlin
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations official and technology administrator
Personal details
- Education
- Monmouth University, B.A. in criminal justice; M.B.A. (school not named in declaration)
- Occupation
- Federal law-enforcement officer and technology administrator
- Career
- Law-enforcement service since 2001
- 2026 office
- Assistant director, Cyber and Operational Technology, Homeland Security Investigations (from about April 2026)
Eric McLoughlin is a U.S. homeland security investigations official and technology administrator.
Career and education
In a sworn court declaration filed in October 2026, McLoughlin said he earned a criminal-justice bachelor’s degree at Monmouth University and later an MBA. He described federal law-enforcement experience beginning in 2001, with supervisory and management roles in customs and Homeland Security Investigations.
HSI responsibilities
McLoughlin stated that he led HSI Cyber and Operational Technology operations beginning around April 2026 and directed approximately 300 personnel and a budget exceeding $250 million.
California voter-file declaration
In an October 26, 2026 supplemental declaration in United States v. California, McLoughlin stated that HSI received what appeared to be a California voter list on or about March 19, 2026 from an unnamed DHS senior counselor. The accompanying voter-file purchaser’s identifying details were redacted. His statement does not identify Heather Honey as that senior counselor.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.