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DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY

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On 2026-01-22, Representative Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) delivered a floor speech titled "DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY" in the House. The speech addressed immigration and also covered defense, veterans affairs.

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DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my horror at what we are witnessing in Minnesota. Kristi Noem's DHS has been working with no oversight and no accountability. The irresponsibility and recklessness are costing human lives. ICE is terrorizing our communities, indiscriminately racially profiling, using force against peaceful protesters, barging into people's homes without warrants, preventing doctors from treating their patients, blocking students from their classrooms, snatching children, elderly people, pregnant women, veterans, active military, and American citizens from our streets. Republicans have been silent while this administration terrorizes people in communities and violates the rights and freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. What will it take for the majority in this Congress to speak up? Where is your line? Our communities deserve the dignity of safety and justice, not the cruelty of silence and complicity. You can stop this. Please stand up. Stand up for the Constitution, stand up for freedom, stand up for liberty, stand up for justice, and stand up for humanity. ____________________

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DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DHS IS WORKING WITH NO OVERSIGHT AND NO ACCOUNTABILITY (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my horror at what we are witnessing in Minnesota. Kristi Noem's DHS has been working with no oversight and no accountability. The irresponsibility and recklessness are costing human lives. ICE is terrorizing our communities, indiscriminately racially profiling, using force against peaceful protesters, barging into people's homes without warrants, preventing doctors from treating their patients, blocking students from their classrooms, snatching children, elderly people, pregnant women, veterans, active military, and American citizens from our streets. Republicans have been silent while this administration terrorizes people in communities and violates the rights and freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. What will it take for the majority in this Congress to speak up? Where is your line? Our communities deserve the dignity of safety and justice, not the cruelty of silence and complicity. You can stop this. Please stand up. Stand up for the Constitution, stand up for freedom, stand up for liberty, stand up for justice, and stand up for humanity. ____________________