House Dems Grill Homeland Security Chief Noem

Allegations of misconduct, Minneapolis killings, and citizen detentions under scrutiny

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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At a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democrats grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over alleged corruption at DHS, fatal shootings of two US citizens by immigration officers in Minneapolis, and the detention of American citizens. Republicans, unlike at a previous Senate hearing, were united in their defense of Noem.

Why it matters

The hearing highlighted ongoing tensions between the Biden administration's Homeland Security leadership and Congressional Democrats over issues of transparency, accountability, and the use of force by federal law enforcement agencies.

The details

During the hearing, Democrats pressed Noem on a range of allegations, including claims of misconduct and corruption within DHS, the fatal shootings of two US citizens by immigration officers in Minneapolis, and the detention of American citizens. Republicans, in contrast to the previous day's Senate hearing, largely defended Noem and did not ask sharp questions.

  • The House Judiciary Committee hearing took place on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Kristi Noem

The current Secretary of Homeland Security, appointed by the Biden administration.

House Judiciary Committee

A committee of the U.S. House of Representatives that has jurisdiction over matters related to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative agencies, and federal law enforcement entities.

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

A committee of the U.S. Senate that has jurisdiction over matters related to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative agencies, and federal law enforcement entities.

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The takeaway

The hearing underscored the ongoing tensions between the Biden administration's Homeland Security leadership and Congressional Democrats over issues of transparency, accountability, and the use of force by federal law enforcement agencies.