Anti-ICE Protesters Disrupt Security Hearing

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Anti-ICE protesters turned a critical national security hearing into chaos, disrupting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony on worldwide threats with radical chants.

Story Snapshot

Protesters shouted “Get ICE off our streets” during Noem’s family introduction at House Homeland Security hearing
Chair Rep. Andrew Garbarino warned of federal law violations and authorized Capitol Police arrests
Disruption occurred as Noem discussed recent terror threats from Afghan nationals
Incident highlights escalating tensions over Trump administration’s renewed deportation enforcement

Radical Activists Target National Security Hearing

Anti-ICE protesters brazenly interrupted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s opening statement during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on December 11, 2025. The activists shouted inflammatory slogans including “Get ICE off our streets,” “Stop terrorizing our communities,” and “End the deportations” while Noem attempted to introduce her family members. This calculated disruption occurred during testimony focused on worldwide threats to America.

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Federal Law Enforcement Restores Order

Committee Chair Representative Andrew Garbarino swiftly responded to the disruption by warning protesters they were violating federal law and faced potential arrest. The New York Republican authorized Capitol Police to remove the disruptors and restore order to the proceedings. This firm response demonstrates the serious nature of congressional disruptions, which constitute criminal offenses under federal statute. The protesters’ disregard for legal boundaries mirrors their broader contempt for immigration law and border security measures.

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Terror Threats Overshadowed by Leftist Grandstanding

The timing of this disruption was particularly egregious, as Noem was preparing to discuss genuine national security threats including recent incidents involving Afghan nationals. One case involved an Afghan planning a bombing in Fort Worth, while another resulted in the shooting of National Guardsmen. These serious threats emerged from Biden-era programs like Operation Allies Welcome, highlighting the consequences of inadequate vetting procedures. The protesters’ actions effectively prioritized their political theater over America’s safety concerns.

The incident underscores the broader conflict between the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration law and activist groups demanding unlimited sanctuary policies. Noem’s role as DHS Secretary places her at the center of efforts to restore border security and remove dangerous individuals who threaten American communities. The protesters’ characterization of ICE enforcement as “terrorizing communities” reveals their fundamental opposition to lawful deportation of those who entered illegally.

Constitutional Authority Under Attack

This disruption represents more than mere protest—it’s an assault on constitutional governance and congressional oversight responsibilities. The House Homeland Security Committee serves a vital role in protecting America from foreign and domestic threats, yet leftist activists believe their agenda supersedes this constitutional duty. Their willingness to criminally disrupt official proceedings demonstrates the same lawless mentality that drives sanctuary city policies and resistance to federal immigration enforcement across the nation.