Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, has been in the national spotlight over the past few days following a high-profile visit to Minnesota. On Friday, October twenty-fourth, Secretary Noem held a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, where she presented an overview of her department’s recent enforcement actions. She showcased bags of drugs and confiscated firearms that she reported were seized during operations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, across the metro area since January. According to Secretary Noem, ICE has removed forty-three hundred people from the streets nationwide so far this year, emphasizing that more than three thousand of those had criminal histories, and a number were identified as gang members, suspected terrorists, or foreign fugitives. She highlighted Congress’s recent approval of a bill adding ten thousand new ICE officers across the country, confirming that the first group of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred officers has already begun their assignments, with many more set to be deployed soon, including dozens in the Twin Cities area.
Her messaging was clear, repeatedly stressing that the Department of Homeland Security is focused on removing what she described as the worst offenders and making communities safer. She addressed questions about deploying the National Guard to Minneapolis, stating that such a move would be at the president’s discretion, and underscored the Trump administration’s broader agenda to back law enforcement and prioritize public safety.
Her visit was met with significant opposition. More than one thousand protesters gathered outside the federal building during and after the press conference, chanting slogans such as "Immigrants are welcome here" and carrying signs with messages criticizing both Noem and ICE policy. Groups like the People’s Action Coalition Against Trump and the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee spoke out at protest events, arguing that ICE and federal immigration enforcement do not make communities safer but instead cause fear and division among immigrant residents. Some demonstrations extended to the Minnesota State Capitol the following day, where community members continued to voice opposition to Noem’s appearances and federal immigration priorities.
Throughout the press conference and subsequent interviews, Noem was critical of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, claiming their policies against ICE cooperation have led to increased crime. The Secretary expressed deep frustration with their rhetoric and refusal to support federal officers, suggesting their leadership was putting additional lives at risk and openly challenging their handling of public safety concerns.
According to Alpha News and other local outlets, her candid remarks and the robust protests highlight not just a split over immigration enforcement, but also a broader national debate about the relationship between federal and local governments on crime and public safety. No major new policy decisions were announced during this visit, but increased ICE activity and a continued emphasis on crime prevention remain at the forefront of Secretary Noem’s priorities as she continues her tenure.
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