Senate Democrats push for Noem, Homan testimony after Renee Good killing
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Key Points:
- Senate Homeland Security Committee Democrats are urging Chairman Sen. Rand Paul to hold oversight hearings and call Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House border czar Tom Homan to testify following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- Good's killing on January 7 has led to protests and clashes with federal officers, prompting scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration, with Democrats alleging excessive use of force and improper coordination by federal agents.
- The Democrats' letter also calls for testimony from other senior officials, including ICE acting director Todd Lyons and Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, criticizing DHS leadership for lack of transparency and misleading public statements.
- DHS responded by defending its law enforcement role and criticizing politicians for focusing on
