U.S. Department
of Justice
Retaining Private Counsel to Represent the DHS Secretary in Impeachment Processes
Date of Issuance:
Headnotes
The Department of Homeland Security may retain private counsel to assist the Department in representing itself and the Secretary in impeachment proceedings aimed at decisions or actions within the scope of the Secretary’s official duties and unaccompanied by any allegations of personal misconduct.
Updated February 10, 2023