Shri Thanedar Accuses Kristi Noem of Lying Under Oath During Homeland Security Hearing

Allegations of Lying Under Oath

• 🎯 Rep. Shri Thanedar accused Secretary Kristi Noem of lying under oath during a congressional hearing.
• 💡 Thanedar stated that Noem previously claimed DHS was following all federal court orders, but he asserts this is untrue.
• ⚠️ Specifically, Thanedar cited Noem's refusal to order deportation flights to El Salvador in March as defiance of federal court orders.

Questions Regarding DHS Policies

• ❓ Thanedar posed three questions to Secretary Noem: why she lied about following federal court orders, why she misled the public about American citizens being arrested by immigration agents, and if she believes ICE agents have gone far enough in their actions.
• 🗣️ Noem responded that the Department of Homeland Security complies with all federal court orders and will continue to appeal rulings, noting a high success rate at the Supreme Court.

Citizen Detention and ICE Operations

• 🔍 Thanedar presented information indicating at least 170 known cases of citizens being arrested or detained by federal immigration agents this year alone, challenging Noem's statement.
• 👮 Noem clarified that individuals may be detained until their identity is verified, especially in targeted enforcement operations against criminal illegal aliens, and stated that DHS has never detained or deported an American citizen.
• 🛡️ She emphasized that ICE and CBP agents work to ensure community safety and that no agent rests until communities are safe.

Exchange on Incompetence and Resignation

• 😠 Thanedar expressed frustration with Noem's alleged lies and incompetence, asking if she would resign if not fired.
• ✅ Noem responded by considering the resignation question an endorsement of her work.

Worldwide Threats Discussion

• 🚨 Rep. Pfluger raised concerns about worldwide threats, specifically mentioning that 18,000 known and suspected terrorists have entered the country under the current administration.