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Kristi Noem
Lawsuit Says ICE Arrests on Church Property Are Unconstitutional
In January, DHS rescinded a federal policy barring ICE raids at “sensitive locations,” including houses of worship.
DHS Uses Iconic Scene From E.T. to Tell Immigrants to Deport Themselves
DHS has been lambasted recently for sharing art on its social media accounts that stokes white nationalism.
Top FEMA Official Resigns Following Noem’s Delays in Deadly Texas Floods
The Trump administration’s new rules slowed FEMA’s response to the deadly flooding in Central Texas earlier this month.
FEMA Missed Thousands of Texas Flood Victims’ Calls After Noem Fired Contractors
The DHS Secretary moved forward with the layoffs immediately after the disaster, as the demand for help was highest.
DHS Head Noem Prioritized Instagram Pics Over FEMA Requests for Texas Floods
It took Noem four days to respond to requests from FEMA, delaying access to some search and rescue tools.
Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Noem’s Resignation Following Padilla Incident
“The Trump administration is trying to undermine free speech in this country,” Warren said during an interview.
Sen. Alex Padilla Tackled to the Ground, Handcuffed at Noem Press Conference
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator … imagine what they’re doing” to everyday Americans, he said.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Foreign Student Ban at Harvard
DHS said it targeted Harvard’s foreign students in a quest to “root out the evils of anti-Americanism.”
Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as Trump’s “Right” to Deport People
Noem’s comment raised alarm about the administration's willingness to suspend the fundamental right.
DHS Is Reportedly Considering “Reality” Show for Immigrants to Win Citizenship
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has frequently been criticized for “photo ops and costume changes” since taking on the role.