House Democrats are ramping up their drive to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after a radical activist was killed while trying to mow down an ICE agent with her vehicle in Minneapolis.
A group of House Democrats, spearheaded by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), has filed articles of impeachment against Noem on charges of obstruction of justice, violation of public trust, and self-dealing.
The move follows the shooting death of 37-year-old “ICE Watch” activist Renee Good by an ICE agent during a Minneapolis operation, with backing now spanning progressive and centrist Democrats like Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL).
This tragic event has fueled intense scrutiny of DHS policies, as Democrats criticize Noem’s leadership, while she maintains the agent acted within federal protocols.
The conflict arose during an ICE operation in Minneapolis linked to a DHS probe into suspected childcare fraud at multiple facilities accused of misusing federal funds, according to Breitbart News.
Shortly before the shooting, Noem drew attention to the investigation by releasing footage of agents inspecting sites, including one with a misspelled sign that highlighted the operation’s scope.
Renee Good was killed after allegedly using her vehicle to disrupt the operation.
She was shot while ramming an ICE agent who was standing in front of her vehicle.
Noem described the act as a direct threat to federal officers, justifying the lethal response.
The DHS chief has defended the ICE agent, noting that Good wielded her vehicle as a weapon and labeling the incident an act of “domestic terrorism.”
Noem also highlighted that federal jurisdiction overrides state or local inquiries.
A DHS spokesperson emphasized a 1,300 percent surge in attacks on ICE officers, positioning the shooting within a wider context of escalating dangers faced by agents.
Rep. Kelly, however, sharply countered, stating:
“Secretary Kristi Noem is an incompetent leader, a disgrace to our democracy.”
Kelly is championing impeachment on multiple grounds.
Impeachment momentum has grown, with Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) citing Noem’s approach to deportation cases and restricted chemical agent use as further reasons for removal, now echoed by swing-district Democrats.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) also criticized Noem for calling Good a terrorist “without any evidence for that,” urging Minnesota’s role in an independent investigation of the shooting.
Schiff’s description of Noem as a “reckless mouthpiece for the administration” may strike a chord with some, but it glosses over the complex, high-stakes decisions agents face in the field.
Democrats’ impeachment zeal seems more theatrical than practical, especially as voices like Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) advocate for a thorough investigation before drastic measures.
With Republicans controlling the House, as Raskin noted, Democrats lack the power to even convene hearings without GOP consent, suggesting this effort might be more about optics than outcomes.
While the Minneapolis tragedy demands answers, rushing to oust Noem risks sidelining the real issues, balancing officer safety with accountability, over a political score-settling that’s unlikely to succeed.
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