Andy Kim Questions Kristi Noem on Habeas Corpus and FEMA Preparedness

Habeas Corpus Debate

• ❓ Senator Andy Kim questioned DHS Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the suspension of habeas corpus.
• 🏛️ Kim asserted that the Constitution, specifically Article One, outlines Congress's role in such matters.
• 🗣️ Noem suggested that past presidential actions, like Lincoln's, imply the president has the right to consider suspending habeas corpus, though she acknowledged the courts later clarified Congress's authority.
• 🚫 Noem stated she has not discussed suspending habeas corpus with Stephen Miller.

FEMA Preparedness and Hurricane Season

• ⚠️ Kim expressed concern over FEMA's hurricane preparedness plan, noting the acting head stated it was only 80-85% complete days before the season began.
• 🤝 Noem assured the committee that FEMA is actively engaged in preparation, including pre-staging personnel and equipment and conducting tabletop exercises.
• 📄 Noem agreed to check if the hurricane preparedness plan could be shared with the committee.

National Fire Academy Training

• 🔥 Noem confirmed that plans are moving forward to restart in-person training at the National Fire Academy.