U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing unprecedented pressure to resign following deadly incidents involving ICE agents in Minneapolis. Multiple lawmakers from both parties are now calling for her removal after two American citizens were shot and killed by ICE officers during immigration enforcement operations.

According to Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island, Noem is treating Americans as enemies despite swearing to protect them. The governor stated that free speech is not a threat to democracy, yet under Noem's leadership, ICE is treating peaceful protesters as combatants using what he described as reckless and sometimes fatal tactics.

The momentum for Noem's removal has grown significantly across the political spectrum. Democratic leaders including Illinois Representative Robin Kelly have filed impeachment articles, gaining 162 co-sponsors as of this week. House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar issued a joint statement demanding Noem be fired immediately or face impeachment proceedings. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted how subsidies to Americans' healthcare are being cut to fund ICE operations.

Notably, Republican senators have also turned against Noem. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis said what happened in Minnesota should be disqualifying, while Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski suggested it is probably time for Noem to step down. Senate Majority Leader John Thune declined to back Noem, calling it an inflection point to evaluate policies and procedures.

Noem's credibility has been further damaged by contradictions in her statements. According to witness accounts and a government review, her initial account of the Minneapolis shooting incident involving Alex Pretti was inaccurate. She had suggested Pretti attacked officers and characterized another death as domestic terrorism, claims disputed by those present.

President Trump has notably stood by Noem despite the growing calls for her resignation. When asked if she would step down, Trump said no. He credited Noem with closing the border alongside border czar Tom Homan, calling it a tremendous success. Trump has also lashed out at Republican senators calling for her removal, labeling them as losers.

Additionally, Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about a 200 million dollar advertising contract Noem awarded to a friend, as well as the detention of a five-year-old Minnesota boy and other school children by ICE.

The Trump administration is also facing opposition to a sweeping funding bill allocating 64.4 billion dollars for the Department of Homeland Security and 10 billion dollars to ICE. Senate Democrats have vowed not to provide votes to pass this legislation.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces intense scrutiny after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday. According to CBS News, this marks the second such killing in the city this month, following Renee Good's death by an ICE officer. Politico reports Noem will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3, where senators plan to grill her on immigration enforcement tactics amid the shootings.

CBS News sources say Noem met White House officials Monday to address the Department of Homeland Security's handling of Pretti's death. She initially claimed Pretti approached agents with a nine millimeter semi-automatic handgun and violently resisted, but videos show him holding a cellphone and appearing disarmed before shots were fired. This drew backlash from Republicans like Senator Thom Tillis, who called for an independent probe, and criticism inside DHS for contradicting evidence.

Noem elevated Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to lead aggressive raids in cities including Minneapolis, sparking internal rifts. CBS News notes Bovino, facing death threats, will return to the Mexico border, with White House border czar Tom Homan now overseeing operations there. A CBS News poll shows 61 percent of Americans view ICE as too tough in detentions, with deportation approval dropping to 46 percent.

Democrats ramp up pressure. Congressman Steven Horsford signed impeachment articles against Noem, citing obstruction of Congress, rights violations, and self-dealing with a 200 million dollar ad contract, per his office release. Politico says a House resolution now has 140 Democratic cosponsors, nearly two-thirds of the caucus. Governor Maura Healey demanded Noem resign, calling ICE out of control, as reported by WGBH. CREW urged her resignation over reckless leadership and ethics issues.

Some Republicans seek investigations, but President Trump told The Wall Street Journal his team is reviewing the incident without committing to agent accountability.

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Kristi Noem, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, faces growing calls for her resignation following the killing of American citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Representative Rick Larsen from Washingtons second district joined the New Democrat Coalition on January 24, 2026, in demanding Noem be fired immediately or resign in disgrace, according to a press release from Larsens office. The coalition described the incident as a needless death carried out by armed, masked agents, criticizing the Trump administrations approach as a brutal occupation of communities.

The group mourned Pretti alongside the victims family and the Minneapolis community, linking the event to other DHS-related shootings like that of Renee Nicole Good. They accused Noem and officials including Stephen Miller of targeting hardworking individuals instead of hardened criminals, and called for a full independent investigation with accountability for the officers involved. Larsen had earlier voted against funding for the Department of Homeland Security, pushing for more oversight.

This comes amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against Noem, initiated on January 14, 2026, by Representative Robin Kelly from Illinois. Kellys three articles allege Noem obstructed congressional oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, violated public trust on arrests and use of force, and engaged in self-dealing by awarding a two hundred million dollar taxpayer-funded recruitment contract to the husband of her assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin. As of the filing, seventy representatives support the proceedings, per Wikipedia.

Noems tenure since her January 25, 2025, confirmation has included controversial immigration actions like leading an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in New York City on January 28, 2025, and revoking protections for hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. Recent scrutiny also involves her department under Representative Delia Ramirezs calls for resignation over statements on a deportation case.

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Kristi Noem, who was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security on January 25, 2025, by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, continues to face significant scrutiny and controversy just weeks into her tenure in what has been an eventful start to her role leading the Department of Homeland Security.

According to Wikipedia, Noem has already taken several major actions as secretary. In the early morning of January 28, she joined multiple federal law enforcement agencies including ICE to lead a raid on illegal immigrants in New York City, with her department posting video documentation of the operation on social media. Following the Potomac River mid-air collision in 2025, Noem deployed U.S. Coast Guard resources for search and rescue efforts.

One of Noem's most significant early decisions was rescinding an eighteen-month extension of temporary protected status for approximately six hundred thousand Venezuelans who had fled Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime. Subsequently, in March, she revoked legal protections for five hundred thirty-two thousand people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who had settled in the United States since 2022.

However, Noem's leadership has generated substantial political opposition. According to the information from Cronkite News at Arizona Public Broadcasting Service, more than one hundred Democrats, including two of the three representatives from Arizona, have backed efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The drive for impeachment was fueled partly by the killing of an individual named Renee Good by ICE.

Additionally, Representative Robin Kelly introduced three articles of impeachment against Noem on January 14, 2026, citing obstruction of congressional oversight regarding ICE facilities, violation of public trust concerning arrests and use of force, and self-dealing related to a two hundred million dollar taxpayer-funded recruitment campaign. According to the filing, seventy representatives have signaled support for these impeachment proceedings.

Noem has also faced criticism for reinstating a policy requiring legislators providing oversight to give the agency one week's notice in advance of visits to ICE detention facilities. She explained the policy as necessary to ensure adequate protection for members of Congress and ICE employees.

Furthermore, according to Wikipedia, in April of this year, the Washington Post reported that Noem and acting Social Security Administration commissioner Leland Dudek instructed the Social Security Administration to falsely list over six thousand living immigrants in its database of dead people.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces growing calls for impeachment after Representative Robin Kelly introduced three articles against her on January 14. The charges include obstructing congressional oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, violating public trust on arrests and use of force, and self-dealing through a 200 million dollar taxpayer-funded recruitment campaign awarded to the husband of her assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin, according to House records.

On January 21, Arizona Democrats Representatives Ruben Gallego and Sal Carbajal joined the effort, with Carbajal accusing Noem of betraying her oath, lying to Congress, and exploiting her position for personal gain. Florida Representative Lois Frankel also backed the resolution, citing ICE actions under Noem's direction that allegedly trample constitutional rights, tear apart families, and disrupt businesses, as reported by CBS12 News.

Noem recently reinstituted a policy requiring legislators to give one week's notice before visiting ICE detention facilities. She explained to the Presidential Prayer Team that advance notice ensures protection for everyone involved and prevents chaotic publicity stunts that pull officers from duties. This move ties into funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill and differs from a prior policy blocked in court.

Democrats in the House are decrying the Homeland Security funding bill, which keeps ICE spending flat but limits Noem's ability to shift funds unilaterally. House Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries oppose it amid concerns over ICE operations, including a fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, fueling cries that the agency is out of control, per CityNews Halifax and Cronkite News.

Senator Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Noem and ICE Acting Director Lyons on January 21 about a whistleblower disclosure on facility issues, as noted by the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

These developments highlight intense scrutiny on Noem's tenure since her January 2025 confirmation.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces growing controversy this week over her aggressive immigration enforcement. More than 70 House Democrats, including Oregon Representatives Maxine Dexter and Suzanne Bonamici, have signed articles of impeachment against her, according to KATU News reports from January 19. The push follows the deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good and a surge in federal actions targeting illegal migrants.

Noem announced a major operation on Monday, stating over 10,000 illegal migrants were arrested in the Minneapolis area, as detailed in a KHQA news release. She posted on the social media platform X that 3,000 of those arrested were murderers, rapists, and pedophiles, accusing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of protecting criminals instead of citizens. Noem highlighted peace and public safety returning to Minneapolis through these efforts. She also revealed investigations into massive fraud, estimating at least 19 billion dollars stolen from taxpayers, with Homeland Security investigators on the ground. This builds on last week's deployment of more ICE agents to the city, sparking protests across Minnesota.

Legal experts, like Professor Norman Williams from Willamette University, note impeachment success is unlikely given the Senate's composition, with only two prior cabinet impeachments in history. Democrats view the articles as a stand against tactics like ICE agents masking up during operations, while lawsuits challenge enforcement in places like California and Minneapolis.

Noem's tenure since her January 2025 confirmation has focused on revoking protections for hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua, alongside raids like one in New York City. These latest moves underscore her border security priorities amid political backlash.

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More than 70 House Democrats, including Oregon Representatives Maxine Dexter and Suzanne Bonamici, have signed onto articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. KATU News reports this effort stems from the deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good and a recent ramp up in federal immigration actions under Noems leadership.

The impeachment push accuses Noem of overseeing a renegade Department of Homeland Security where Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers engage in abusive tactics. Law Professor Norman Williams from Willamette University told KATU News that while House passage might occur along party lines, Senate conviction to remove her is unlikely given historical precedents with only two cabinet impeachments ever advancing that far.

Democrats frame the articles as a response to heightened enforcement, including ICE raids and deportations. Williams noted lawsuits in California and Minneapolis challenge these ICE tactics directly, such as agents masking up constantly, and may face uphill battles but offer more immediate impact than impeachment.

Noem, confirmed in January 2025 by a 59 to 34 Senate vote, has focused on strict immigration measures since taking office. Her early actions included leading a New York City raid on illegal immigrants with ICE and rescinding protections for hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. Critics say her departments aggressive posture has led to incidents like the Good shooting, though details remain under investigation.

Supporters view the impeachment as performative politics from Democrats leveraging immigration for their ambitions, as Williams suggested on KATU. Republicans dismissed similar past efforts, expecting Noem to serve out her term.

This political firestorm highlights deep divides over border security as Noems tenure enters its second year.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has faced significant scrutiny this week as her department continues aggressive immigration enforcement operations across the country. On January 15, Noem defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have been stopping and questioning United States citizens during enforcement operations, claiming agents are following established protocols. However, legal experts and civil liberties advocates have raised serious constitutional concerns about these practices.

The controversy intensified following incidents in Minneapolis where ICE agents detained American citizens without apparent justification. Video footage showed agents forcefully detaining employees at a Target store, with one worker stating he was a U.S. citizen as agents pinned him to the ground. A state lawmaker later confirmed both employees were American citizens. When pressed about whether such actions violate the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, Noem maintained that every action taken by ICE officers is according to law and follows long-standing protocols.

Legal scholars disagree with this assessment. According to UCLA School of Law's Center for Immigration Law and Policy, U.S. citizens are only legally required to provide proof of citizenship in limited circumstances, such as entering the country or applying for specific jobs. Outside those situations, citizens generally have no obligation to produce documentation. If a law enforcement officer stops someone in public without reasonable suspicion that the person has committed a crime, that individual is not required to show identification.

Public approval ratings reflect growing concern about Noem's leadership. According to recent polling, 61 percent of Americans disapprove of Noem's handling of her job as Secretary of Homeland Security, with only 38 percent approving. Similarly, 57 percent of voters disapprove of how ICE is enforcing immigration laws overall. A clear majority of Americans, 52 percent, say Trump's deportation efforts have gone too far.

Despite the criticism, Noem confirmed she has discussed invoking the Insurrection Act with President Trump to potentially deploy troops to Minnesota in response to ongoing protests. The secretary emphasized that such a decision ultimately rests with the president. As enforcement operations continue nationwide, the balance between public safety and constitutional rights remains a central point of contention.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents amid reports that United States citizens are being asked to prove their citizenship during operations. Black Enterprise reports that on January 15, Noem spoke to reporters outside the White House following an incident in Minneapolis where an ICE officer shot a man in the leg. Authorities say the man assaulted an agent during the encounter, which has sparked protests across Minnesota.

Noem explained that agents conduct targeted enforcement around criminal suspects and may ask nearby individuals to identify themselves. She said this is standard protocol used for years to verify who is present and ensure safety. In one case, video showed ICE agents detaining two Target store employees in Minneapolis, both confirmed as United States citizens by a state lawmaker. Noem rejected claims that these actions violate the Fourth Amendment, insisting every step follows the law.

The controversy has fueled nationwide scrutiny. A Quinnipiac poll from January 8 to 12 found 57 percent of voters disapprove of ICE enforcement, with most Democrats and independents against it. A CNN poll from January 9 to 12 showed 61 percent disapproving of Noem's job performance. President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota, and Noem confirmed she discussed the option with him.

Legal experts question the practices. Ahilan Arulanantham, a professor at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, notes that citizens generally do not need to show proof of citizenship unless entering the country or applying for certain jobs. Civil liberties groups argue the stops raise constitutional concerns about unreasonable searches.

Noem's defense comes as her department faces broader criticism over immigration enforcement, including deportations and raids.

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House Democrats introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday, following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on January 7. According to Government Executive, the articles accuse Noem of blocking congressional oversight by denying lawmakers access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, violating civil rights through warrantless arrests and excessive force, and misusing 200 million dollars in taxpayer funds on a contract awarded without bidding to a company run by the husband of Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.

Illinois Representative Robin Kelly led the effort, with nearly 70 Democrats signing on, including Colorado Representatives Brittney Pettersen and Diana DeGette, Connecticut Representative John Larson, and California Representative Kevin Mullin, as reported by Colorado Politics and other outlets. Kelly stated that Good died because Noem allowed Department of Homeland Security agents to run amok. Minnesota Representative Angie Craig called it a rogue agency terrorizing communities.

The shooting has sparked protests nationwide, with conflicting accounts: Democrats say Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and United States citizen, posed no threat, while the Trump administration defends the agent, labeling her a domestic terrorist. A federal judge is examining if Noems new policy on facility visits violates a prior court order.

Department of Homeland Security dismissed the push as silly, noting a 1300 percent increase in assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. California Democratic Representative Mike Levin opposes impeachment now, citing Republican control of Congress, per CBS News, but vows to address Noems actions if Democrats regain the House.

With Republicans holding majorities, success is unlikely, but Democrats see it as a first step toward accountability amid intensified immigration enforcement.

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