Overview
- Rep. Delia Ramirez demanded that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem resign or face impeachment and asked House Judiciary leaders to open an investigation into her conduct.
- Noem defended the administration’s deportation agenda, denied detaining or deporting U.S. citizens, and clashed with Democrats who highlighted cases including deported Army veteran Sae Joon Park.
- The hearing was repeatedly disrupted by anti-deportation protesters before proceeding, with Democrats also pressing Noem on ICE tactics and asylum enforcement.
- Noem exited the session early for a meeting she later learned was canceled, prompting a subpoena push from Democrats that Republicans tabled.
- Lawmakers sparred over the vetting of Rahmanullah Lakanwal as Noem pointed to prior-administration failures, while DHS maintains tightened reviews and continues large-scale interior enforcement with expanded funding.