House Dems urge Jim Jordan to condemn DHS Nadler office incident
House Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have sent a letter requesting House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to condemn the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their actions in Rep. Jerry Nadler’s congressional office. The Democrats, led by Nadler and Jamie Raskin, are disputing DHS’s claim that they were conducting a “security check” at Nadler’s office.
The letter calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to testify before the House Judiciary Committee and condemns the “irresponsible and dangerous actions” of DHS agents who handcuffed a staffer and demanded access to non-public areas inside Nadler’s office without proper authorization. The video released from the incident shows a troubling disregard for the safety and security of Nadler’s staff.
The Democrats are urging Jordan to condemn the incident and hold DHS accountable for their actions. They criticize the incident as part of a larger pattern of intimidation tactics by President Trump and DHS in their crackdown on illegal immigration. Nadler has called for an end to the use of these tactics and for DHS to comply with the law and norms of common human decency.
DHS previously stated that their officers were responding to reports of protesters inside Nadler’s office, but the Democrats refute this claim in their letter. They are calling for a full investigation into the incident and for DHS to be held accountable for their actions. The House Democrats are demanding transparency and accountability from DHS to ensure the safety and security of Members of Congress, their staff, and constituents.
The letter from Nadler and Raskin highlights the need for proper oversight and checks on DHS’s actions to prevent further incidents like this from occurring in the future. It is crucial for DHS to operate within the bounds of the law and respect the separation of powers between branches of government. The House Judiciary Committee must act swiftly to address this issue and hold DHS accountable for their actions.
