DeLauro Calls for Removal of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

January 27, 2026 Press Release Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro reiterated her calls for Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed as head of Homeland Security, backing impeachment to remove her if she refuses to step down. “I have called for Kristi Noem to be removed as head of the Department of Homeland Security for months. Her tenure has been marked by failure after failure.  Instead of enforcing our laws, she has lied to the American people, attacked our core values of freedom of expression and assembly, and separated law abiding families with children as young as five ending up in ICE detention facilities. Americans are now dead because of her utter failure, and communities across the nation are suffering because of terror inflicted upon them by ICE. She has completely failed as one of our nation’s top law enforcement officials. She must immediately resign or be fired, and if she is not removed, I will support moving forward with impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives.”