Hakeem Jeffries indicated that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will be held accountable for the treatment of migrants during the Trump administration after the 2026 elections. He criticized the lack of due process and the use of masked agents against lawful immigrant communities. Jeffries supports deporting violent offenders, not law-abiding immigrants. He emphasized the need for aggressive oversight in the aftermath of these policies. Sen. Maggie Hassan challenged Noem's understanding of habeas corpus, reinforcing its importance in protecting constitutional rights.
Hakeem Jeffries stated that Secretary Kristi Noem will face accountability for the Trump administration's migrant policies after the 2026 elections, emphasizing aggressive oversight.
Jeffries condemned the treatment of migrants, highlighting the lack of due process, rule of law, and the use of masked agents against law-abiding immigrant communities.
In response to Kristi Noem's statements on habeas corpus, Sen. Maggie Hassan explained that it ensures the government must provide reasons for detaining individuals.
Jeffries expressed support for deporting violent criminals but opposed the deportation of law-abiding immigrants, including U.S. citizen children.
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