Overview
- Anti-ICE demonstrators interrupted Kristi Noem’s opening statement and were escorted out by Capitol Police before the House Homeland Security hearing proceeded.
- Democrats repeatedly urged Noem to resign, and Rep. Delia Ramirez said she has asked the House Judiciary Committee to open an impeachment investigation.
- Lawmakers highlighted alleged wrongful actions, featuring Army veteran Sae Joon Park by video after Noem denied deporting veterans or citizens; Park self-deported to South Korea following a removal order.
- Noem defended the enforcement campaign, citing roughly 2.5 million migrant removals and arguing DHS targets criminals, as Democrats pressed her on deportations involving active asylum cases and the Afghan National Guard shooting suspect’s approved asylum.
- Noem departed early for a FEMA meeting; Democrats said the meeting was canceled and sought a subpoena for her return, while DHS said she learned of the cancellation after leaving and Republicans tabled the motion.