Rep. Delia Ramirez Accuses Kristi Noem of 'Lawlessness' and Lying to Congress

Allegations of Lawlessness and Deception

• 🎯 Rep. Delia Ramirez directly accused Secretary Kristi Noem of lying to the American people and engaging in "lawlessness."
• 💡 Ramirez cited ProPublica and NBC News articles detailing instances of US citizens being detained by immigration agents and ICE arresting individuals without criminal records.

Violation of Court Orders

• ⚖️ Ramirez questioned Secretary Noem on whether the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) abides by federal judges' orders, to which Noem responded affirmatively.
• ✈️ However, Ramirez alleged that Noem personally authorized the continuation of deportation flights to El Salvador despite a court order to stop, leading to reports of migrants being raped and beaten.
• 💥 It was also alleged that DHS agents used chemical weapons in Chicago despite a court order from District Court Judge Ellis forbidding their use.

Unaccountable and Unlawful Actions

• 🚨 Ramirez accused Secretary Noem, Gregory Bavino, and ICE/DHS of waging an unaccountable, unlawful, unconstitutional war against communities nationwide.
• 🚫 Actions cited include surveillance, threats, tear-gassing, pepper ball use, shootings, warrantless arrests, and disappearances.

Rejection of Oversight and Accountability

• 🤝 Ramirez highlighted Secretary Noem's rejection of congressional oversight, noting denied requests for meetings with ICE officials and with Noem herself.
• 📉 Allegations were made that DHS has misused resources appropriated by Congress, engaged in unethical behavior, and made false statements to Congress and the press.
• 🏛️ Ramirez stated that Noem has undermined the separation of powers and disregarded the roles of Congress and the courts.

Calls for Resignation and Impeachment

• 🎤 Ramirez concluded by stating that Secretary Noem lies with impunity, rejects checks and balances, and ignores Congress and the courts.
• ⚠️ Options presented for Noem include resignation, being fired by Trump, or impeachment, with Ramirez having already called for her resignation and urged the Judiciary Committee to investigate impeachable offenses.