Memphis Standard

Steve Cohen, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 9th district, shared a series of tweets on April 10, 2025, expressing concern over the actions of high-profile public figures. Cohen, who replaced Harold Ford Jr. in 2007, has been vocal about constitutional and human rights issues, stemming partly from his long-serving career in public office, including a previous tenure in the Tennessee Senate from 1983 to 2003.

In a tweet posted at 00:51 UTC on April 10, 2025, Cohen criticized former President Donald Trump, asserting that "Trump is ripping up the Constitution and seizing power from Congress to advance his agenda: powers of the purse, dismantling agencies Congress has jurisdiction over & more." He further criticized GOP members, accusing them of being compliant with these actions.

Later in the day, at 15:07 UTC, Cohen addressed Secretary Kristi Noem in another tweet. He accused Noem of engaging in superficial activities, while neglecting to provide answers regarding ICE detentions and deportations. Cohen stated, "Secretary Noem has had plenty of time for cowboy cosplay and prison photo ops in El Salvador—but not to answer my basic questions about ICE detentions and deportations." He questioned the legality and transparency of the detentions.

Shortly after, at 15:13 UTC, Cohen revealed that he wrote to Secretary Noem on February 14, requesting detailed information on the operations of ICE. He posted, "I wrote Secretary Noem on Feb. 14 asking for basic answers the American people deserve to know." Cohen's questions focused on the individuals being detained, their criminal backgrounds, jurisdictions involved, and the number sent to Guantanamo Bay.