House Democrats Ramp Up Impeachment Threats Against DHS Secretary Noem
Democrats demand Kristi Noem's removal, tying impeachment efforts to Jan. 14 and Jan. 24 deaths linked to DHS operations.
Overview
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and top Democrats issued a Jan. 27 statement saying they "will commence impeachment proceedings" against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem unless President Donald Trump fires her, according to congressional statements.
The push accelerates after the Jan. 14 death of Renee Nicole Good and the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti that Democrats link to DHS enforcement actions, a development that has intensified calls for oversight and policy change.
Republican leaders including President Donald Trump defended Noem and said she is "doing a very good job," while DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin cited a 1,300% spike in assaults on agents, officials said.
Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment on Jan. 14 and by internal party tallies 146 House Democrats had cosponsored the measure, records show and party officials confirmed.
The House Homeland Security Committee scheduled testimony from ICE, CBP and USCIS leaders for Feb. 10 and Feb. 12, and Democrats signaled they may withhold support for appropriations bills that include DHS funding if reforms are not adopted, lawmakers said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as a mounting Democratic backlash against DHS by foregrounding party leaders' impeachment push, using evaluative terms like 'crackdown' and emphasizing urgent, vivid condemnations (included as quotes). They prioritize Democratic voices and momentum, while giving brief, factual space to administration defenses and procedural obstacles.
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FAQ
The deaths of Renee Nicole Good on January 14 and Alex Pretti on January 24, both linked to DHS enforcement actions involving ICE and CBP agents.
Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot on January 24 by two federal agents after resisting custody while carrying a legally owned 9mm handgun; agents yelled 'He's got a gun!' during a struggle.
Two federal agents—a Border Patrol agent and a CBP officer—were placed on administrative leave following a preliminary review of body-worn camera video.
President Trump defended Noem, stating she is 'doing a very good job,' and described both shootings as terrible, calling Good's 'worse' due to her parents being Trump supporters.
The shootings occurred amid Operation Metro Surge, a large-scale ICE deployment in Minnesota in late 2025, leading to heightened enforcement and scrutiny.
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