DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Celebrates Voluntary Dismissal on Case Involving Deported Immigrants

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem celebrated a court win with a rather notable post over X on Thursday night. Highlighting that she’s been dismissed from a case involving deported illegal immigrants, Noem posted “Suck it.”

The voluntary dismissal in Espinoza Escalona v. Noem came after the plaintiffs, including Maiker Espinoza Escalona was removed from the United States, thus making the lawsuit no longer relevant. The case has been dismissed without prejudice, so it could still come back.

Mario Nawfal, in sharing Noem’s post, shared some information about the case, including how leftist groups that have been defending illegal immigrants during this second Trump administration, such as the American Civili Liberties Union (ACLU), were involved.

Screenshots of Noem’s post, which is still up as of Thursday night, approximately two hours after she shared it, abound, including but not only from Nawfal.

🇺🇸 SEC. NOEM: “SUCK IT”—PLAINTIFFS DROP FEDERAL CASE AFTER DEPORTATIONS

A group of immigration detainees sued Kristi Noem and DHS, backed by the ACLU and other legal groups.

But after key plaintiffs were deported, the lawsuit collapsed.

Noem never had to respond in court.… https://t.co/307LQVIaNM pic.twitter.com/ce3a9llr20

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 23, 2025

Last month, the DHS X account also shared coverage from ABC News lamenting the plight of Espinoza Escalona and his family. The post tells a far different story from what the media covered, though. (Read more from “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Celebrates Voluntary Dismissal on Case Involving Deported Immigrants” HERE)

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