DHS chief says ‘dozens’ of new ICE agents coming to Minnesota; ‘No Trump No Troops’ Capitol rally set for Saturday
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Twin Cities and held a press conference at Fort Snelling, saying Minnesota will see “dozens” of new ICE agents as part of a national expansion, criticizing local leaders, urging state and city cooperation and noting National Guard deployments are a presidential decision while hundreds protested onsite. Organizers including the People’s Action Coalition Against Trump planned a Friday noon response and a “No Trump No Troops” rally and march is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol.
📌 Key Facts
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Twin Cities and held a press conference at Fort Snelling, where she made public remarks and directly criticized Minnesota leaders.
- Noem said Minnesota will see "dozens" of new ICE agents/federal officers as part of a national expansion tied to a congressional allocation of 10,000 ICE officers, and she reiterated that any National Guard deployment is the President’s decision while urging state and city cooperation.
- Hundreds of protesters gathered at Fort Snelling during Noem’s remarks; the demonstration escalated from previously planned actions to an on‑site protest at the event location.
- A "No Trump No Troops" rally and march is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
- People’s Action Coalition Against Trump will hold a Friday noon press conference responding to Noem’s reported visit.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly reaffirmed the city’s Separation Ordinance ahead of Noem’s visit, and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued a statement regarding DHS’s presence.
- Local outlets provided on-the-ground details about Noem’s appearance, timing, venue and themes of her criticism; an earlier FOX 9 report noted DHS had not yet provided confirmation details when the visit was first reported.
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'No Trump No Troops' protest coming to MN State Capitol
New information:
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota will see 'dozens' of new ICE agents/federal officers as part of a national expansion (referencing a congressional allocation of 10,000 ICE officers).
- Noem reiterated that any National Guard deployment is the President’s decision while urging state and city cooperation with DHS.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly reaffirmed the city’s Separation Ordinance ahead of Noem’s visit; St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued a statement regarding DHS’s presence.
- The protest at the Minnesota State Capitol is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday under the banner 'No Trump No Troops.'
Making Twin Cities visit, Kristi Noem takes aim at Minnesota leaders
New information:
- Confirms Kristi Noem made public remarks during her Twin Cities visit and directly criticized Minnesota leaders by name/policy.
- Adds specific themes of her criticism and policy focus beyond the prior notice of a visit and protests.
- Provides on-the-ground details from her appearance (timing/venue context and comments) from a metro outlet.
Hundreds protests DHS Secretary Noem during press conference at Fort Snelling
New information:
- The visit occurred at Fort Snelling, where DHS Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference.
- Hundreds of protesters gathered at Fort Snelling during the press conference.
- The protest coincided with the secretary’s remarks on immigration enforcement, escalating from previously planned demonstrations to an on‑site protest at the event location.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly visiting Twin Cities; counter march planned
New information:
- People’s Action Coalition Against Trump will hold a Friday noon press conference responding to the reported visit.
- A 'No Trump No Troops' rally and march is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
- FOX 9 reports DHS has not yet provided confirmation details of Secretary Noem’s visit and has been contacted for more information.