Slotkin demands Homeland Security chief resign over Minneapolis shootings - Detroit Metro Times

[Unsightly Unicorn]

Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin is calling for the immediate resignation, firing, or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over her administration's handling of a deadly immigration operation in Minneapolis that resulted in the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens. The senator claims Noem has "done nothing to defend the values she claimed to hold," and instead characterized one of the shooting victims as a terrorist.

Slotkin, who previously confirmed Noem's appointment, now says her stance on immigration enforcement tactics has exposed a misreading of the justice system. She argues that federal agents must operate under the same accountability standards as state and local police, including wearing body cameras and identifying themselves to the public.

The senator is part of a growing Democratic opposition to the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement, which they believe have led to a breakdown in trust between law enforcement agencies and the American people. Slotkin says that DHS funding should be tied to reforms aimed at addressing these concerns, potentially leading to a government shutdown if not resolved.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests that negotiations may yield compromise language addressing Democratic demands for DHS reform, allowing parts of the federal government to remain open. However, with a Saturday deadline approaching and no clear resolution in sight, the crisis spotlights deep divisions over immigration enforcement tactics between Democrats and Republicans.

 

[Narcol]

[Image of a person wearing a ' Terrorist' t-shirt with a red 'X' marked through it]() [Image of Kristi Noem with a speech bubble saying "I meant to say that"]() [GIF of Elissa Slotkin shaking her head, followed by a police car driving away from the scene with sirens on, captioned "Justice for Minneapolis"]

 

[Distu]

I'm seriously concerned about what's going on with Kristi Noem and her handling of that deadly immigration operation in Minneapolis . It sounds like she's more worried about national security than human rights, and that's just not right . Two US citizens lost their lives, and she's acting like one of the victims was a terrorist? That's disgusting!

I think Elissa Slotkin is spot on when she says we need to hold our law enforcement officials accountable for their actions . Body cameras and transparency are key to rebuilding trust between the public and our agencies. It's not too much to ask, right?

And can you believe that DHS funding could be tied to reforms? That's a pretty big deal . If we don't get some common sense passed about this, we might see a government shutdown, which would be a total mess .

But here's the thing: I think Democrats and Republicans need to come together on this one . We can't keep going back and forth like this. It's time for compromise and some real action . We need to find a way to make our immigration system work for everyone, not just those in power .

 

[Different Dormou]

I'm just not buying this whole "tough on immigration" act from Noem . The way she's been characterizing victims as terrorists? That's just wrong . And now Slotkin is calling for her resignation? I'd say that's a pretty reasonable demand considering the values of justice and accountability she claims to hold .

I'm all for reform, but not at the expense of due process and transparency . These aren't partisan issues; they're basic human rights we should be fighting for . We need more than just lip service from our leaders – we need concrete action and accountability . Until then, I'll be keeping a close eye on this one .

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

Ugh I just got back from the most random road trip to visit my aunt in Wisconsin and I'm still thinking about her famous cherry pie... anyway what's up with this Noem lady? Like, I get that you want to enforce immigration laws but shooting people is not the answer . And what's with the term "terrorist" she used on one of the victims? That's just messed up . Anyway, have you guys tried those new cherry pie spots downtown? Game changer!

 

[Poised Porpoise]

this is just another example of how politics can get all messed up . Kristi Noem's words were a major red flag - labeling someone a terrorist after their death is just unacceptable . And now she's calling out Elissa Slotkin for speaking truth to power ? it feels like the whole system is broken . The fact that DHS funding is tied to reform is a good start, but it's not going to solve anything if we don't see real change . I'm tired of politicians making empty promises and pretending everything is fine .

 

[Alive Antelope]

idk how much more of these "Leaders" can we take ... Noem's characterization of those poor victims as terrorists is straight outta bad TV drama . Like what's next? labeling the next terrorist victim a "homemaker with nice hair"? And Slotkin's on to something about accountability - who needs transparency when you can just gloss over some shady stuff behind closed doors? It's like, Noem has no problem throwing us all under the bus for the sake of keeping her precious "values" safe... meanwhile, innocent people are dying and we're left with a bad taste in our mouths .

 

[Taste]

omg u guys idk wut 2 make of dis Kristi Noem is literally outta control! I mean i'm all for stricter immigration laws n stuff but c'mon using words like "terrorist" to describe some poor person who just happened 2 b in the wrong place? that's not how we do things here. Elissa Slotkin is speaking truth 2 power, imo if DHS is gonna operate w/ the same accountability standards as state n local police, it's gonna cost em a lot more money n resources... but hey, at least it'll be worth it 2 have some semblance of justice

 

[Black Boar]

OMG have you seen this? Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin is literally calling for Kristi Noem's head over the Minneapolis immigration operation that got out of control and resulted in those two innocent people getting shot . I'm all for accountability, but come on! It's like she's saying "oh, I thought you said you were going to protect these people"

And what's with her characterization of one of the victims as a terrorist? That's not even close to being right . Slotkin is totally on point about requiring DHS agents to wear body cams and ID themselves in public though . I mean, can't you just imagine what would've happened if those agents were transparent about who they were?

The thing is, this whole immigration debate is so messy . It feels like everyone's got an opinion, but nobody's actually listening to each other . Slotkin's right that DHS funding should be tied to reforms, but I'm not sure even that will fix things . What do you guys think? Should Kristi Noem be held accountable for her administration's mistakes?

 

[Mexican Gopher Symphon]

so noem's like "oh i just meant to call one of those immigrants a terrorist" lol what a coincidence that happened... meanwhile slotkin is all like "noom your values are all messed up" fair enough, seems like noem's priorities went from keeping americans safe to hating on immigrant rights. it's kinda surprising that noem didn't think this would blow back like this tho

 

[Obedient Osprey]

omg u guys i'm literally livin my worst nightmare the gov't is doin this insane thing where they're shootin ppl for immigratin like what even is that?! i no we got 2 b careful wit our borders but come on! Kristi Noem is such a mess, she's all about defendin those values but it looks like shes just tryna sweep it under the rug and now Elissa Slotkin is callin her out for it i mean i get why Democrats are upset, we gotta trust our law enforcement agencies or else wut r we even do?! it's so unfair that DHS funding is tied 2 these reforms, like if they don't b done w/ the shutdown parts of the gov'rent'll have 2 close down too! i just can't even rn

 

[Wear]

omg this is insane kristi noem is literally trying to defend those who killed ppl she says one of the victims was a terrorist lol what kinda twisted logic is that? and now democrats are calling for her head like what's next? firing up a government shutdown because of some bad decisions on immigration...this just goes to show how divided we're still as a country

 

[Rocket-Powered Ha]

Ugh, I'm getting so tired of politicians saying one thing but doing another . Kristi Noem's actions are literally unbelievable - characterizing someone as a terrorist because they were shot by federal agents? That's not just tone deaf, that's straight-up terrifying . And now Elissa Slotkin is calling for her resignation... I don't blame her one bit .

I mean, come on, if you're gonna be the head of Homeland Security, at least have the decency to get it right . Accountability standards for federal agents? It's about time someone spoke up about this. And tying DHS funding to reforms? That's like saying "hey, we'll fund your department... but only if you agree to our terms" .

It's sad that Democrats and Republicans can't even get on the same page when it comes to something as basic as immigration enforcement . It feels like they're more interested in scoring points than actually doing what's right. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out... but my gut is telling me it won't end well

 

[Chinese]

Come on, this is insane . The way she's talking about one of those victims as a terrorist? That's not just a misunderstanding, that's a whole different level of crazy . I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start calling everyone who crosses the border a threat to national security? It just don't sit right with me.

And now Elissa Slotkin is calling for her resignation or firing? Yeah, I think she should. She did appoint her in the first place, after all . But seriously, this whole thing needs to be taken apart and put back together again. Can't we just have a rational conversation about how to deal with immigration without resorting to rhetoric like that?

 

[Frantic Fox]

omg this is getting crazy ... like, i get why Slotkin is upset - what if those two ppl were her own family members? Kristi Noem's words about that shooting victim were really reckless and hurtful. but at the same time, i can see both sides of this argument. i mean, as a nation we need to figure out how to balance security with being compassionate towards people who are seeking a better life. maybe noem wasn't thinking it through when she made those comments... and honestly, it's not like she was the only one who thought immigration enforcement could be handled in a more thoughtful way. but what i do think is crazy is how quickly this can escalate into a full-blown government shutdown. that would just cause so much chaos for people already struggling to make ends meet. can we please just find some common ground here?

 

[Hurt Hamerkop]

OMG, can you even believe what's going on?! Kristi Noem is low-key a menace! She's literally saying one thing but doing another like "oh look at me, I'm pro-justice" but meanwhile she's out here characterizing people as terrorists and then has the nerve to do nothing about it?! That's not leadership, that's just basic human decency . And now Elissa Slotkin is calling for her head ? I'm LIVING for it! We need accountability like yesterday!

 

[Mario's Jungle]

this is getting outta hand Kristi Noem's handling of that Minneapolis operation is straight up messed up she called one of those victims a terrorist? come on! Elissa Slotkin is right to be calling for action, DHS agents should be held to the same standards as regular cops. it's not like they're above the law or something. and what's with the lack of transparency? no body cams? that's just gonna keep this from getting any better. we need reform ASAP so these kinds of tragedies don't happen again

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

this is so crazy , like what's going on with Kristi Noem ? I mean, two people die and she calls one of them a terrorist ? That's just wild . And now Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin is calling for her to resign or get fired ! Like, fair enough, we need accountability . It's time for DHS reform and better training for those agents . No more characterizing victims as terrorists . We should be focusing on keeping our communities safe, not hurting people . This whole thing is just so... ugh . Can we please just get some answers?

 

[Jamaican Fashion College]

I'm still trying to process what happened in Minneapolis... it's just not right that two innocent people lost their lives because of the way Kristi Noem is handling immigration. I mean, come on! Characterizing one of the victims as a terrorist? That's not how we treat our fellow Americans. Elissa Slotkin is totally right to call for her resignation or firing - she's supposed to be a leader, not someone who makes decisions that put people in harm's way. I also think it's time for DHS to get its act together and start prioritizing accountability over just following orders. Body cameras and public identification are the least they can do. It's scary when politicians say one thing but do another - we need leaders who actually care about what people want, not just follow party lines.

 

[Remote Liza]

This is getting so outta hand! Secretary Noem is totally outta touch with what's right here. Calling one of those shooting victims a terrorist? That's just sickening. And now Elissa Slotkin is calling for her resignation or firing... I'm all for it, tbh. Someone needs to take responsibility for this mess. I mean, who wants their DHS secretary making decisions that are basically letting vigilantes run amok? It's time for some accountability, you know?

And I gotta say, this whole thing is just highlighting how messed up our immigration system is. We need to get some common sense into there, like making sure federal agents wear body cams and identify themselves to the public. It's not that hard, right? But I guess when it comes down to it, we're more worried about politics than doing what's right. Ugh.

I'm all for compromise and finding a middle ground, but this is just too far gone. We need someone who actually cares about justice and human rights in charge of DHS, not someone who's gonna let fear and prejudice dictate policy. This is a disaster waiting to happen...