A significant contingent of Hill Democrats is intensifying calls for the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This push comes in the wake of a controversial incident where a Minneapolis man was fatally shot by DHS agents. The incident has galvanized nearly two-thirds of the Democratic Caucus, rallying behind a House impeachment resolution authored by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.).

As of now, the resolution boasts 140 cosponsors, a dramatic increase fueled by a surge of sign-ons over the past weekend. This movement gained momentum following a private caucus call on Sunday, where multiple House Democrats vocally supported the impeachment initiative. Notably, the push to impeach President Donald Trump has seen mixed feelings within the party, but the call for Noem's ouster is quickly gaining mainstream traction among Democrats.

Among the cosponsors of Kelly’s resolution are representatives from competitive districts, including Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.) and Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), as well as key members of the party's leadership like Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.).

In addition to those advocating for impeachment, other Democrats are demanding Noem's removal by other means. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to social media to assert that Noem "must be fired," emphasizing the urgency and severity of the call for her ouster.

Adding to the chorus, 15 House Democrats who served in the military have explicitly called for Noem’s resignation. Their joint statement criticized current DHS leadership under Noem, accusing it of failing to "protect civil liberties, ensure accountability, or maintain the public trust." This group, including Reps. Ted Lieu, Salud Carbajal, and Gil Cisneros, all from California, also demanded an immediate halt to ICE and CBP interior enforcement operations.

Despite the growing Democratic support for action against Noem, the reality of a Republican-controlled House presents a significant obstacle. Speaker Mike Johnson holds the power to stall the impeachment proceedings indefinitely. However, Rep. Kelly might leverage a procedural strategy to bring her impeachment legislation directly to the House floor as a privileged matter, which would bypass committees for a swift vote.

The situation continues to develop as more lawmakers from both sides of the aisle weigh in on the controversy surrounding Secretary Noem, signaling a potentially heated battle ahead in Congress over her future in the administration.