Congressman Krishnamoorthi Vows to Continue Fight to Hold the Trump Administration Accountable After Republicans Block His Motion to Subpoena Secretary Noem Over DHS Abuses

WASHINGTON - Today, House Republicans blocked a motion by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) to subpoena Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding abuses by DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Trump administration. Krishnamoorthi introduced the motion during today's hearing, citing deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents, the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, and the Department's repeated refusal to respond to congressional oversight requests.

Following the vote, Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement:

"Today, House Republicans chose to shield the Trump administration from accountability as its reckless, militarized immigration operations like Midway Blitz spread fear across communities in the Chicago area and across our country with deadly consequences. Secretary Noem should have been required to answer under oath for a pattern of abuses that includes the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, the unjustified use of force against civilians, and deadly shootings by federal agents. Blocking this subpoena sends a dangerous message that the Trump administration can act with impunity and remain unaccountable for these abuses. I will keep fighting to uncover the truth and hold those responsible to account for these abuses and the lives lost, including those of Renée Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, and Silverio Villegas González."