All articles tagged with #kristi noem
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CBS News
Amid ongoing fraud investigations and a nationwide immigration crackdown, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasizes focusing on law enforcement rather than President Trump's comments, deploying 2,000 agents to Minnesota to address fraud involving mostly Somali Americans, while asserting that law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Axios
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends ending Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, leading to potential deportations amid ongoing political instability in Venezuela, with debates over legal protections and policy implications.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Guardian
Kristi Noem announced that Venezuelans in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can now apply for refugee status, amid ongoing debates over Venezuela's political situation and US immigration policies, including the termination of TPS for over 250,000 Venezuelans by the Biden administration.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by CBS News
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced a pause on the U.S. diversity visa lottery program after it was revealed that the suspect in a deadly Brown University shooting, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. The program, which offers 50,000 visas annually to low-admission countries, is being scrutinized amid concerns over security risks, especially following the attack linked to a previous visa recipient. Noem's move aligns with longstanding criticisms of the program, though legal mechanisms for such a pause are unclear.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WBEZ Chicago
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem encouraged Border Patrol agents to aggressively target protesters opposing Chicago's deportation efforts, leading to a court ruling that limited the use of force by federal agents and criticized their actions as violating First Amendment rights.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WhoWhatWhy
The article accuses Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security of using aggressive border enforcement actions, including recording distressing scenes of immigrants, to generate content for propaganda aimed at discouraging immigration and possibly suppressing voter turnout, raising concerns about the ethical implications of such tactics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, refused to halt the aggressive immigration enforcement in Illinois during Halloween despite a request from Governor JB Pritzker, who criticized the use of teargas on children at a Halloween parade. Noem emphasized the importance of law enforcement work and dismissed concerns about the raid, while Pritzker condemned the actions and called for a pause to protect community safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Block Club Chicago
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to provide an update on Operation Midway Blitz, a federal immigration enforcement effort in Chicago and Illinois, at an undisclosed location in Gary, Indiana. The operation has led to nearly 3,000 arrests and frequent clashes with protesters, including the use of tear gas. Noem's appearance follows a court ruling that temporarily blocked a court order requiring a federal agent to appear daily in court to report on immigration actions, amid ongoing tensions and protests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has significantly cut staffing and funding at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, weakening U.S. cyber defenses despite her public promises to prioritize cybersecurity, raising concerns among experts and lawmakers about increased vulnerability to cyberattacks from adversaries like China and Russia.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by businessinsider.com
The Department of Homeland Security is purchasing two Gulfstream G700 jets for over $170 million to replace older planes, aiming to enhance safety and mission readiness, with the jets featuring luxurious interiors and advanced communication equipment, though the purchase has faced political criticism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $172 million on two private jets for Kristi Noem and other officials, amid criticism of her use of public funds for personal and official travel, raising concerns about priorities and accountability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Business Insider
Detroit Metropolitan Airport publicly disapproved of Kristi Noem's TSA video about the government shutdown by placing signs stating it does not engage in partisan politics, joining several other major airports that refused to display the video on their screens, citing neutrality policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Department of Homeland Security violated the Hatch Act by distributing a video featuring Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, with some airports refusing to show the video due to its political content.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
Senator Maria Cantwell urged the Office of Special Counsel to investigate DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for potentially violating the Hatch Act by producing and airing a partisan video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown in airports, which several airports have refused to display due to its political content.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Major airports across the U.S. are refusing to air a Homeland Security video from Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing policies against political messaging and potential violations of the Hatch Act, amid disruptions and political tensions.