Summary
Representative Robin Kelly is leading an effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The impeachment push has gathered support from lawmakers across the country. The articles of impeachment accuse Noem of blocking oversight and misusing her position.
Key Facts
- Representative Robin Kelly introduced impeachment articles against Kristi Noem on January 14.
- The articles accuse Noem of obstruction of Congress, misuse of her position, and directing unlawful actions by ICE.
- More than half of the House Democrats, 109 members, support the resolution.
- A simple majority vote in the House could lead to impeachment, but a two-thirds Senate majority is needed to remove Noem from office.
- Calls for impeachment intensified after an ICE agent shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7.
- A recent poll shows Noem has a low favorability rating among likely voters.
- A Noem impeachment petition by the Democratic Coalition has around 29,000 signatures.
