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Democrats demand DOJ investigation into Noem testimony on ad campaign, detentions
House and Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats request DOJ probe into Noem's potential perjury on DHS court order compliance, contract bidding, and ICE detainee treatment.
- On March 16, 2026, Senate and House Judiciary Democrats referred Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Department of Justice, requesting an investigation into her March 3 and 4 testimony.
- During the March 3 and March 4 hearings, Noem testified that DHS awarded a $220 million ad campaign to Safe America Media, an eight-day-old company favored despite claims of open bidding.
- Lawmakers cited judges' findings and audits noting 210 ICE court order violations, at least 48 detainee deaths since January 2025, and nearly 70,000 people in ICE detention.
- The Department of Justice received the recommendation Monday to investigate Noem, citing at least four sworn responses, but Durbin and Raskin said they have 'low expectations' for DOJ action, while noting the five-year statute of limitations.
- The five-year statute of limitations means investigations into the ad campaign and DHS leadership could continue beyond this administration, with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Peter Welch launching related probes.
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Democrats Criminally Refer Kristi Noem to DOJ Alleging Perjury
Congressional Democrats are seeking criminal charges against former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The post Democrats Criminally Refer Kristi Noem to DOJ Alleging Perjury appeared first on Slay News.
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