Democratic lawmakers to file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Representative Robin Kelly plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, amid national outrage over the incident.
- The shooting, described by local officials as a reckless use of power, contrasts with the Trump administration's portrayal of the victim as a "professional agitator," leading to escalating tensions and increased federal agent presence in Minneapolis.
- Kelly, along with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Maxine Dexter, accuse Noem of obstructing congressional oversight, misuse of taxpayer funds, warrantless arrests, and violence against US citizens.
- House Democratic leaders have not endorsed the impeachment effort, with some favoring alternative measures such as funding cuts to ICE,
