Congresswoman Calls for Impeachment
U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) publicly called for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on January 29, 2026. The call was made during a closed-door roundtable discussion in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Beatty criticized ICE operations and stated that Secretary Noem 'should be removed from office'.
Context of the Roundtable
The roundtable, which included Columbus police, elected officials, faith leaders, and immigrant community leaders, addressed community responses to ICE enforcement. This event followed recent heightened ICE activity in the region, including 'Operation Buckeye' in Columbus, which resulted in the arrest of hundreds of individuals, many reportedly without criminal records. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding anticipated increased ICE enforcement targeting Haitian refugees and immigrants in Ohio, as temporary protected status is set to expire.
Secretary Noem's Tenure and Controversies
Kristi Noem assumed the role of the 8th United States Secretary of Homeland Security on January 25, 2025, following her nomination by Donald Trump and confirmation by the Senate. Prior to this, she served as the 33rd Governor of South Dakota. Her tenure as DHS Secretary has been marked by controversy, particularly concerning her immigration policies.
Secretary Noem has faced scrutiny for her department's handling of incidents, including the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. In the aftermath of the Pretti shooting, Secretary Noem accused him of 'domestic terrorism,' a claim that was later contradicted by available footage. These events have led to calls for her resignation not only from Democrats but also from some Republican lawmakers.
Legislative Action
Representative Beatty confirmed that she has 'signed onto legislation, filing articles of impeachment against Noem'. This move underscores the growing political pressure on Secretary Noem regarding her leadership and the operational conduct of agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.
5 Comments
Muchacho
Beatty should focus on her district, not grandstanding with baseless impeachment calls.
ZmeeLove
Noem's tenure has been a disgrace. Get her out now!
Habibi
The article presents strong criticisms of Secretary Noem's leadership and specific incidents, which are concerning. But the role of DHS is complex, and we must consider the full scope of responsibilities before condemning her entire tenure.
Mariposa
Finally, someone is holding Noem accountable! Her actions are unacceptable.
Bella Ciao
Noem is tough on borders, which is what we need. Don't let them remove her!