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DHS Chief Kristi Noem Draws Backlash for 'Suck It' Post on Dismissed Migrant Lawsuit

Noem's celebratory social media post follows the voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit challenging deportations, fueling criticism over her tone and approach to immigration enforcement.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem smiles at the commencement for the United States Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New London, Conn.
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Overview

  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted 'Suck it' on her official DHS X account after plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit challenging deportations to El Salvador.
  • The lawsuit, filed in March, sought to block the transfer of migrants to Guantánamo Bay and contested the deportation of 10 migrants detained in Texas.
  • Most plaintiffs were deported to El Salvador, where many are incarcerated in a mega-prison; a 60 Minutes report found 75% of deported migrants lacked criminal records.
  • Critics condemned Noem's post as inappropriate, highlighting concerns over due process violations and the potential for the lawsuit to be refiled in the future.
  • One plaintiff, Maiker Espinoza Escalona, entered the U.S. seeking asylum with his family but was deported and separated from them, intensifying scrutiny of DHS policies.