In a clever twist of fate, a federal judge recently used Kristi Noem’s own words, wrapped them in legal arguments, and returned them to her. This happened when Noem’s plan to remove legal protections from 350,000 Haitian immigrants was halted by Judge Ana C. Reyes, who wrote a strong 83-page decision. The message was clear: shouting on X doesn’t mean you’re actually in charge.
In December, Noem proudly said she was recommending a complete travel ban on every country, calling people like “killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies” who should not come to the U.S., and added the MAGA slogan: “WE DON’T WANT THEM.
NOT ONE.” Right before this, she had tried to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. since the 2010 earthquake.
Judge Reyes wasn’t impressed.
“Noem doesn’t have the facts, and she doesn’t have the law on her side,” Reyes wrote.
“Instead, she just keeps posting on X.”
That was harsh.
The judge reminded Noem that while she might be free to say mean things as a private person, she is bound by the Constitution as a federal official.
TPS isn’t charity — it’s a legal program that lets disaster survivors live and work in the U.S., contributing over $5.2 billion annually in taxes.
Then came the big moment.
Reyes directly quoted Noem’s own line, “WE DON’T WANT THEM.
NOT ONE,” to show why Haitians would be scared of being quickly sent back. In other words, Noem’s own bigoted words became proof against her.
The people Noem tried to erase?
A neuroscientist, a software engineer, a registered nurse, a lab assistant, and an economics student. Not leeches or killers. Just people with lives, jobs, and families in America.
The judge also highlighted the obvious contradiction: the U.S. State Department still warns Americans not to travel to Haiti for any reason, which goes against Noem’s claim that the country is now safe.
The ruling stops Noem and Donald Trump from ending Haiti’s TPS countrywide while the case continues.
Noem’s response?
A fit about “activist judges” and a promise to appeal. But for now, her tough talk has hit reality — and the law has won.
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