Congresswoman Ramirez meets with DHS Secretary Noem
In December, during a congressional hearing in the Homeland Security Committee,
Ramirez made Noem agree on-the-record to a meeting
Washington, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) met with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to, again, reiterate Noem must resign or face removal from office, and to outline the bare minimum actions the Secretary would take if she cared at all about her oath of office or the rule of law.
“Today, I, again, confronted and held Kristi Noem accountable for her lawlessness and violations of our civil rights. While I am clear her days in public office are numbered, Noem currently holds the Office of the Secretary. As such, she has an obligation to execute her oath of office and abide by U.S. laws,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “The demands I shared today are bare minimum actions necessary from her and her Department to demonstrate any commitment to the rule of law, the separation of powers, and the security of the homeland and its residents: from protecting sensitive locations, to enacting a use of force policy, to ending warrantless arrests and searches, to ensuring DHS meets the standards of care for those in detention.”
“However, let’s be clear. It’s been months since I requested the meeting and DHS has only escalated its campaign of lawlessness and abuses of power. Noem and Trump have chosen a shutdown over accountability to the American people. There is no outcome of today’s meeting that could sway me from my commitment to abolish ICE, dismantle DHS, and ensure every person who has violated our rights is held accountable,” added Ramirez.
As part of her request, Ramirez demanded the Secretary and her department:
(I) POLICY ACTIONS
- Re-establish Protected Areas
- Establish and Codify Minimum Use of Force Standards
- Respect for the Rule of Law, including Prohibition of Warrantless Arrests and Respect for the 4th Amendment
(II) MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN COEQUAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
- Abide by Court Orders
- Adhere to Appropriations Approved by Congress
(III) DETENTION STANDARDS
- Adherence to National Detention Standards and Non-Dedicated Intergovernmental Service Agreement Standards, including in the management of detained personal belongings, food and nutrition, and medical care.
To read Congresswoman Ramirez’s full request, CLICK HERE.
For Ramirez’s and Noem's exchange agreeing to the meeting, CLICK HERE.
For Ramirez's original letter requesting dates for a meeting, CLICK HERE.