Fair enough—maybe what I am asking for is an Executive Order from President Trump that states that his cabinet officers have a blanket need to know everything in their agency with zero exceptions.
(I think it is obvious and unnecessary but it would clarify the situation for any hard core bureaucrats.)
If Trump gave them blanket clearance, it would then be legal. Don’t think it would be wise or prudent, but...until he does, any Cabinet Head visiting a SCIF needs to submit their paperwork showing they have access. Or they can have temporary access but the SCIF will first lock up some things.
I’m not saying all compartmentalized info needs to be compartmentalized. But the people running the SCIF do not control that. They do have legal responsibilities and could/would go to jail if they do not follow the law.