Connecticut State Rep. John Larson, Democrats file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTNH) — Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) announced Wednesday that he and a number of other Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Three articles of impeachment against Noem have been filed.

The articles accuse Noem of obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust and self-dealing.

The articles were introduced after multiple incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis and Hartford, according to Larson.

“After a week of lies, cover-ups, and excessive force against peaceful protesters across the country – including the execution of an American citizen, enough is enough,” Larson said in a statement. “Today, I joined my colleagues to file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem. On her watch, ICE has been transformed into President Trump’s secret police force. It was never a question of if, but when, these authoritarian abuses of the public trust would end in bloodshed. Secretary Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must face accountability for her failed leadership. I am in full support of impeachment proceedings that include a full, transparent investigation into the lawlessness occurring on her watch.” 

News 8 has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment.