Through Well, Abdur-Rahman
January 18, 2026
Kelly and the 70 co-sponsoring lawmakers have filed three articles of impeachment against Noem.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem could face her own prosecution as lawmakers begin an impeachment trial against her over ICE operations.
Democrat Robin Kelly introduced the articles of impeachment against Noem on January 14. In her filing, Kelly stated that Noem brought a “reign of terror” to multiple cities across the country as ICE agents made arrests without just warrants.
“Secretary Noem has brought her reign of terror to Chicago, LA, Minneapolis and communities from north to south, east to west. She must be impeached for her actions,” Kelly wrote in a letter statement over the impeachment introduction.
The congressman filed three articles against Noem, Obstruction of Congress, Breach of Public Trust and Self-dealing. The first claim related to Noem’s refusal to grant Kelly access to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility despite being cleared to do so.
Noem has been instrumental in sending federal agents into these neighborhoods, which has resulted in numerous cases of violence and even the death of American citizens. Kelly and the 70 co-sponsoring lawmakers also alleged that Noem unlawfully spent $200 million on an ICE recruitment ad campaign, recalling the latest article.
Noem has previously discredited Democrats’ threats of impeachment. However, these lawmakers remain adamant about moving forward with impeachment, especially as the rollout of ICE agents continues across America.
“Secretary Noem has called my impeachment efforts ridiculous. I want to tell her right now, Secretary Noem, that you have violated your oath of office and there will be consequences. I am watching you. Members of Congress are watching you. The American people, most importantly, are watching you. And most of all, we do not like what we are seeing. If you believe impeachment is foolish, then you are not taking your job or our Constitution seriously,” Kelly continued.
Notable members of Congress co-sponsored the impeachment charges, such as Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose district covers Minneapolis, one of the main cities currently occupied by ICE agents. However, for the impeachment trial to proceed, it must first pass by a majority vote in the Republican Party-controlled House, making its approval unlikely.
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