Noem’s “Right people voting” comment sparks concern over DHS role in elections

ICE Barbie Kristi Noem ignited a political firestorm on Friday by suggesting her Department of Homeland Security has a role in ensuring “the right people” are voting in upcoming elections. Her comments raise concerns about DHS’s limited role in policing elections.

Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, said during a press event Saturday, “When it…