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Michigan House resolution urges U.S. Congress to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Original title: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to immediately impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and remove her from office.

Last action · February 4, 2026: referred to Committee on Government OperationsSponsors: Carrie Rheingans and 24 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan House Resolution 241 formally urges the United States Congress to immediately impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and remove her from office, citing multiple alleged constitutional violations, fatal enforcement incidents, and operational abuses.

Why it matters

The measure calls on federal lawmakers to remove a cabinet-level official following civilian deaths and alleged civil rights violations during immigration enforcement operations.

Background
  • Kristi Noem serves as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, leading federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement. context
  • State legislative chambers frequently pass non-binding resolutions to express political opinions or urge federal action on national policy issues. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Kristi Noem

The resolution explicitly calls for her impeachment, conviction, and removal from office as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Directly affected

United States Congress

The resolution directs its petition to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to initiate impeachment proceedings.

Directly affected

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The agency's enforcement tactics, detention conditions, and operational practices are targeted by the resolution's findings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What action does House Resolution 241 ask Congress to take?
The resolution urges the United States House of Representatives to immediately impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and asks the U.S. Senate to convict and remove her from office.
What specific incidents does the resolution cite regarding federal agents?
The measure cites the 2026 deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, along with 32 deaths in ICE custody in 2025 and the deaths of two American citizens in Minnesota.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Government Operations
  2. Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

United States Border Patrol, Minnesota, Sharon MacDonell and 17 more
OrganizationUnited States Border Patrol“Agency under the Department of Homeland Security”Map →
locationMinnesota“State where ICE operations led to American citizen deaths”Map →
PersonSharon MacDonell“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonStephen Wooden“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Department of Homeland Security“Federal department overseen by Secretary Noem”Map →
PersonDylan Wegela“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonLiam Conejo Ramos“Five-year-old asylum seeker detained by ICE”Map →
PersonKristi Noem“Secretary of Homeland Security”Map →
PersonKelly Breen“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonRenee Nicole Good“Killed by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026”Map →
PersonEmily Dievendorf“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMatt Koleszar“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
OrganizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Agency under the Department of Homeland Security”Map →
PersonCarrie Rheingans“Representative introducing House Resolution 241”Map →
PersonErin Byrnes“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
locationEl Salvador“Location of prison where individuals were illegally transported”Map →
PersonMike McFall“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonAlex Pretti“ICU nurse and veteran affairs worker killed by Border Patrol agents on January 2”Map →
PersonRegina Weiss“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonMorgan Foreman“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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