Summary
An effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has gained support from 100 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. The charges against her include obstruction of Congress and misuse of funds. However, due to Republican majorities in Congress, it is unlikely the impeachment resolution will pass.
Key Facts
- Democratic Representative Robin Kelly introduced three articles of impeachment against Secretary Noem.
- The impeachment articles accuse Noem of obstruction of Congress and violating public trust.
- Noem is also accused of misusing $200 million in taxpayer money for an ICE recruitment ad campaign.
- 100 House co-sponsors have signed the impeachment resolution.
- Despite the support, Republicans hold majorities in both the House and Senate.
- A DHS spokesperson dismissed the impeachment efforts as "silly."
- Secretary Noem's actions are said to include unlawful entry to a DHS facility and directing ICE to make unlawful arrests.
- Representative Kelly claims Noem's agency has been destructive and violated civil rights.
