Noem’s DHS Identifies Two ICE Raid Leakers, Promises Prison Time [WATCH]

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that her investigators have identified two individuals within the agency responsible for leaking sensitive information.

Noem stated that the individuals will be referred to the Justice Department for felony prosecution.

“These individuals face up to 10 years in federal prison,” Noem said.

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“We will find and root out all leakers. They will face prison time and we will get justice for the American people,” she added.

We have identified criminal leakers within @DHSgov and are preparing to refer these perpetrators to the @TheJusticeDept for felony prosecutions.

These individuals face up to 10 years in federal prison.

We will find and root out all leakers. They will face prison time & we will… pic.twitter.com/Q4goKxXDhY

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 7, 2025

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The announcement comes in the wake of recent leaks regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Northern Virginia.

Earlier this week, Noem responded to reports that confidential details about the enforcement operations had been made public, vowing that leaks would not interfere with DHS efforts to enforce immigration laws.

Fox News reporter Bill Melugin is closely following developments in the case, while further details about the suspects have not yet been released.

BREAKING: Two people within DHS have been identified for leaking intel on ICE raids and operations.

They will now be referred to the DOJ for prosecution.

FIND ALL THE TRAITORS pic.twitter.com/1viVYdEWpa

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 7, 2025

It remains unclear whether the individuals identified in the DHS investigation are directly connected to the leaks reported by Vanity Fair Congressional reporter Pablo Manriquez.

Manriquez had posted warnings on social media about the planned ICE operations.

In a series of posts, he claimed multiple sources provided him with details of the impending raids.

“ICE RAIDS are planned for Monday & Tuesday in Northern Virginia, per multiple sources who tell us ICE has obtained between 75 and 100 judicial warrants,” Manriquez wrote.

ICE RAIDS are planned for Monday & Tuesday in Northern Virginia, per multiple sources who tell us ICE has obtained between 75 and 100 judicial warrants.

— Pablo Manríquez (@PabloReports) March 2, 2025

“NOTE: Judicial warrants mean ICE can go into your homes, so plan accordingly.”

NOTE: Judicial warrants mean ICE can go into your homes, so plan accordingly.

— Pablo Manríquez (@PabloReports) March 2, 2025

“NOTE: Remember that state police have been deputized to help ICE, so highways, etc., are unsafe.”

NOTE: Remember that state police have been deputized to help ICE, so highways, etc, are unsafe.

— Pablo Manríquez (@PabloReports) March 2, 2025

The leaks raised concerns about national security and operational integrity, particularly as DHS carries out enforcement actions against illegal immigrants with criminal records.

Despite the breach of information, Noem confirmed that the ICE raids in Virginia were successful.

“We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down. Successful enforcement operation this morning—getting MS-13 members, 18th Street gang members, and perpetrators of sexual crimes off our streets,” Noem stated.

We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down.

Successful enforcement operation this morning—getting MS-13 members, 18th Street gang members and perpetrators of sexual crimes off our streets. pic.twitter.com/67iqcFJw6x

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 4, 2025

The DHS investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine whether additional individuals were involved in the unauthorized release of information.

Noem has made it clear that her department will not tolerate leaks that compromise law enforcement operations.

Northern Virginia is safer this morning after a successful operation getting criminal aliens and gang members off our streets.

Thank you to our brave enforcement officers. pic.twitter.com/UYRkwLPHTO

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 4, 2025

As the Justice Department prepares to prosecute the two identified leakers, the case highlights the ongoing battle between federal agencies working to enforce immigration laws and those who seek to undermine these efforts by exposing confidential plans.

The arrests and subsequent prosecutions are expected to send a strong message about the consequences of leaking sensitive government information.

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