Kristi Noem LIVE | ‘it’s their choice’: Kristi noem defends ICE facility standards | DHS Funding

0 February 12, 2026 23:12

Live coverage and analysis of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem standing by immigration detention policies and facility conditions — saying detainees “have the option to go home if they don’t want to stay,” and rejecting critics’ claims about sub-standard treatment. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats have blocked a key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill over disputes about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics, oversight access, and reforms tied to transparency and accountability. Watch for the latest updates on the political showdown in Congress, reactions from lawmakers on both sides, and what this could mean for DHS agencies and immigration policy going forward.

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