Summary
Several Democratic senators are calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This follows the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis. Impeachment articles accuse Noem of obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
Key Facts
- Democratic senators want to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem because federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
- Representative Robin Kelly introduced impeachment articles against Noem for obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
- The impeachment effort requires support from Republicans to succeed in the GOP-controlled House and Senate.
- At least 140 co-sponsors in the House support the impeachment articles.
- Senators Ed Markey, Jacky Rosen, Peter Welch, and Elizabeth Warren publicly support the impeachment.
- The accusations claim Noem directed ICE to make arrests without warrants and use excessive force.
- Noem defends the actions of federal agents, but the demand for an investigation continues.
