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WASHINGTON — With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The first accuses Noem of obstruction of Congress, for denying lawmakers access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities to provide oversight. The second accuses her of violating public trust, for directing DHS agents to arrest people without warrants and for ignoring due process. The third accuses her of self-dealing, for secretly steering a federal contract to a firm run by her friend.
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It is time to hold Noem accountable for “her reign of terror” in cities across the country, Kelly told reporters.
“Secretary Noem has called my impeachment effort ‘silly,’” she said. “I want to tell her right now, Secretary Noem, you have violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences. I am watching you.
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