Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen has become one of the first 50 Democrats in the House to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Sorensen states the measure responds to what he calls the Trump Administration’s harsh treatment of immigrants and American citizens. According to Sorensen, Noem’s leadership has “threatened, intimidated, and harassed” residents, prompting calls for her removal. The impeachment articles, introduced by Representative Robin Kelly, accuse Noem of obstruction of Congress, violating public trust, and self-dealing. This move highlights intensifying concern among Democrats regarding federal immigration enforcement and oversight of Homeland Security.
“As a Member of Congress, I take seriously my job to hold presidential administrations accountable,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Now is the time Congress must rein in the Trump Administration’s cruel attacks on immigrants and U.S. citizens. Secretary Noem is failing the American people by threatening, intimidating, and harassing my neighbors and I believe she must be removed from office.”