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Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the statement below in support of Articles of Impeachment filed against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The Articles of Impeachment were introduced by U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02).

“Impeachment is one of the most serious constitutional duties Congress has, and it should never be used casually or for political theater. But when a Cabinet Secretary repeatedly abuses their authority and disregards the law, Congress has a duty to act. Secretary Noem has repeatedly betrayed her oath of office, lied to Congress, exploited her position for personal gain, and continuously directed her department to violate individuals’ constitutional rights. The Secretary of Homeland Security is charged with protecting the American people and upholding the rule of law, yet under Noem’s tenure, our nation has become less safe and more lawless. Secretary Noem must be held accountable, and that’s why I’m working with my colleagues to advance Articles of Impeachment,” said Rep. Carbajal.