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Kristi Noem Impeachment: 120 Lawmakers Sign On—Full List

Kristi Noem Impeachment: 120 Lawmakers Sign On—Full List

Summary

More than 120 Democratic lawmakers are supporting a resolution to impeach Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security. This comes after incidents where federal agents killed two U.S. citizens, sparking outrage and increasing calls for her impeachment. The effort is challenging because Congress, controlled by Republicans, may not approve the impeachment.

Key Facts

  • 120 Democratic lawmakers have supported impeachment against Kristi Noem.
  • The resolution follows the deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.
  • Outrage toward ICE and DHS has spurred the impeachment effort.
  • Representative Robin Kelly introduced the impeachment articles.
  • Noem is accused of obstructing Congress and violating public trust.
  • Democrats claim Noem directed illegal arrests and used violence unjustly.
  • Impeachment faces difficulty in the Republican-controlled Congress.

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