Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2025)—Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, urged Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to convene a Committee hearing with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisi Noem after DHS agents handcuffed and detained a member of Rep. Nadler’s staff in an attempt to enter his congressional office, without a warrant or consent.

“These types of intimidation tactics are completely unwarranted and cannot be tolerated. The decision to enter a Congressional office and detain a congressional staff member demonstrates a deeply troubling disregard for proper legal boundaries. We call on you, as Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, to condemn this aggressive affront to the separation of powers and the safety of Members of Congress, our staff, and our constituents,” wrote Rep. Nadler and Ranking Member Raskin.

DHS agents claimed they were conducting a “security check,” on Rep. Nadler’s district office. However, a video of the May 25 incident shows agents handcuffing a congressional staffer, demanding access to non-public areas of the office, and never once asking about the safety and security of Rep. Nadler’s staff.

Rep. Nadler and Ranking Member Raskin urged Chairman Jordan to condemn this behavior and demand Secretary Noem appear before the Committee to answer questions regarding the use of such illegitimate intimidation tactics—the latest display of the recklessness, lawlessness, and chaos that have come to define this Administration.

“Sadly, this incident is part of a broader pattern by President Donald J. Trump and DHS of using unlawful, chaotic and reckless tactics in communities across America, as they threaten and intimidate children, members of the clergy, students, as well as Members of Congress and their staffs. We therefore urge you to bring the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, before our committee immediately to answer our questions about her agency’s irresponsible and dangerous actions,” wrote the Members.

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