Elfreth Signs Onto Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) formally signed onto articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The impeachment resolution was originally introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02).
“Enough is enough. Under Secretary Noem, DHS, and ICE have systemically violated the rights and privacy of Americans, terrorized our cities, and obstructed Congress. Real checks and balances are in order, which is why I have signed onto Articles of Impeachment against Secretary Kristi Noem. I will continue to use every tool available to hold this Administration accountable, to demand answers on behalf of the American people, and keep our communities safe,” said Congresswoman Elfreth.
The Constitution gives the U.S. House sole power of impeachment. The three articles of impeachment are:
1. Obstruction of Congress
Secretary Noem violated her constitutional oath and refused to comply with the law that prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from preventing a Member of Congress from entering a DHS facility used to detain undocumented immigrants.
There’s been documentation in which Members of Congress have tried to enter an ICE facility and were denied in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, California, New York, Virginia, and Washington.
2. Violation of Public Trust
Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She’s also broken due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use violence against US citizens and lawful individuals.
During Secretary Noem’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago, federal agents used excessive force, in some cases injuring or killing residents. Federal agents used military-style tactics to raid an apartment building in South Shore, detaining U.S. citizens for hours without warrants or reason for arrest. These dangerous actions have continued in cities across the country, including in Minneapolis, where Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed without justification.
3. Self-Dealing
Secretary Noem has misused her position for personal gain while inappropriately using $200 million taxpayer dollars to fund an ad campaign for ICE recruitment. She bypassed the normal competitive bidding process to award a contract to a firm called Strategy Group. Strategy Group was formed just days before the award and is run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McClaughlin, a close friend of Secretary Noem.
Full articles of impeachment are available HERE.
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