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Robin Kelly (D-IL)

Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

H.Res. 996 · House resolution Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 187 Democratic cosponsors · See all 187 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution seeks to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment include allegations of obstructing Congress by interfering with oversight of detention facilities and violating the Impoundment Control Act through FEMA. Additionally, the resolution alleges violations of public trust involving warrantless arrests, the use of tear gas on civilians, and excessive force by federal agents. It also includes charges of self-dealing regarding the circumvention of federal contracting processes for personal gain. The document outlines specific incidents involving ICE and CBP agents that reportedly violated constitutional rights and court orders.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Scored +9

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution aims to restore congressional oversight and transparency regarding DHS facilities and fund allocation.

  • Scored +9

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The resolution addresses systematic efforts to bypass due process during arrests and law enforcement actions.

  • Scored +8

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The resolution targets the protection of due process and the cessation of warrantless arrests in detention contexts.

The opposite

  • Scored -7

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    The resolution describes militarized patrols and warrantless raids by federal agents in residential areas.

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution challenges the expansion of federal agency power through unconstitutional warrantless actions and obstruction of Congress.