Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This resolution presents three articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, to be exhibited to the U.S. Senate for trial.
Article I - Obstruction of Congress: Alleges Secretary Noem violated federal law (Public Law No. 118-47, Section 527) by implementing a scheme requiring 7-day advance notice for congressional oversight visits to DHS detention facilities, despite the law explicitly stating no such notice is required. Lists specific incidents where Members of Congress were denied entry to ICE facilities in Texas, Colorado, California, New York, Virginia, and Washington state. Also alleges violation of the Impoundment Control Act through FEMA withholding of congressionally obligated funds.
Article II - Violation of Public Trust: Alleges Secretary Noem directed ICE to make widespread warrantless arrests in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments, and due process rights. Cites specific incidents including: warrantless raids at a Chicago apartment building (7500 S. South Shore Drive), use of tear gas on children during a Halloween parade, tear gas deployed on a peaceful crowd and police officers, the shooting of an unarmed U.S. citizen as part of Operation Midway Blitz, and the killing of a U.S. citizen driver on January 7, 2026.
Article III - Self-Dealing: Alleges Secretary Noem used her position to bypass competitive bidding and direct federal contracts to associates, including a million ICE recruiting ad campaign awarded to a contractor formed days before the award, which subcontracted with the Strategy Group -- a company run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McLaughlin.
Who Benefits and How
- Congressional oversight authority: Reasserts the power of Congress to hold cabinet officials accountable for obstructing lawful oversight.
- Constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and residents: Seeks accountability for alleged violations of due process, Fourth Amendment protections, and unlawful use of force.
- Federal contracting integrity: Seeks accountability for alleged self-dealing and bypass of competitive bidding processes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Secretary Noem: Faces removal from office and potential disqualification from future federal office if convicted by the Senate.
- Department of Homeland Security: Institutional disruption from the impeachment process of its Secretary.
- The Senate: Must conduct an impeachment trial.
Key Provisions
- Three articles of impeachment: Obstruction of Congress, Violation of Public Trust, Self-Dealing
- Cites specific incidents of denied congressional access to ICE facilities across 6 states
- Documents alleged use of excessive force including tear gas on children and shooting of unarmed citizens
- Alleges bypass of competitive contracting to benefit associates
- Invokes violation of the Impoundment Control Act via FEMA fund withholding
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust through unlawful ICE actions against U.S. citizens, and self-dealing through improper federal contracting.
Key Policy Areas
Impeachment, Homeland Security, Congressional Oversight, Immigration Enforcement, Government Ethics, Federal Contracting
Primary Purpose
Articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust through unlawful ICE actions against U.S. citizens, and self-dealing through improper federal contracting.
Policy Domains
Obstruction of Congress
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Congressional oversight authority
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Secretary Noem
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Violation of Public Trust
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and residents
- Rule of law
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Secretary Noem
- ICE and CBP agents involved in documented incidents
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Self-Dealing
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal contracting integrity
- Taxpayer interests
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Secretary Noem
- Associated contractors
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Ms. Craig, Ms. McCollum, …
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "ICE"
- → Implemented 7-day notice requirement and denied entry to Members
- "FEMA"
- → Withheld congressionally obligated funds
- "Secretary Noem"
- → Accused of obstructing congressional oversight
- "CBP"
- → Participated in use of tear gas and militarized enforcement
- "ICE"
- → Conducted warrantless arrests and used excessive force
- "Secretary Noem"
- → Directed unlawful ICE enforcement actions
- "Secretary Noem"
- → Directed contracts to associates
- "DHS procurement"
- → Bypassed competitive bidding under national emergency authority
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