House Democrat Pat Ryan Joins Impeachment Push Against DHS Secretary Noem
Rep. Pat Ryan confirmed he is sponsoring articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, tapping into a growing Democratic effort to hold the DHS leader accountable. According to his posts on X and Facebook, Ryan said the impeachment is necessary because of what he called repeated abuses under Noem’s leadership.
The move escalates an already contentious political fight as Democrats grapple with controversial federal immigration enforcement actions, including fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis that have drawn national scrutiny.
The impeachment measure in question, H.Res. 996, was introduced on Jan. 14 and seeks to impeach Noem for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The resolution has gathered more than 100 Democratic cosponsors, reflecting broad support within the party’s House caucus.
Despite that backing, Republicans control the House and Senate, making passage of impeachment articles unlikely in the near term. Democrats defending the effort say the resolution represents serious oversight and accountability for DHS actions.
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“Noem’s willful misconduct is violating the Constitution and federal law and putting every single one of us in danger,” one supporter said in a statement.
The stakes go beyond one political fight, the impeachment push highlights deep partisan divisions over immigration policy and federal law enforcement. Democrats argue that current practices undermine civil liberties, while Republicans have largely defended the administration’s approach.
In the coming weeks, House committees are expected to hold further hearings and investigations into DHS conduct, setting up continued political clashes.
What happens next is likely more evidence gathering and speechmaking, not an imminent impeachment vote.
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