Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the Trump administration's immigration operations in Minnesota, insisting that a federal judge's order limiting law enforcement tactics "didn't change anything" for how they operate on the ground. The secretary described the order as "a little ridiculous," claiming that federal agents only use pepper spray and other chemical agents when there is violence involved.
Noem pointed to protests and violent incidents, such as a case where a couple said they were tear-gassed while driving home from basketball practice with their six children. She blamed local leaders for perpetuating the violence and claimed that innocent people are being impacted across Minneapolis.
The secretary also addressed the recent fatal shooting of Renee Good, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was shot by Good while attempting to apprehend her. Noem said Good "weaponized her car" and threatened the life of a law enforcement officer before the incident occurred. However, she added that the officer relied on his training to defend himself.
Noem acknowledged that ICE's operations are being reviewed but refused to comment further. CBS News polling found that 54% of Americans believe Good's shooting was not justified, with Republicans tending to say it was justified while Democrats and independents disagree.
Meanwhile, thousands of federal agents have been deployed to the Minneapolis area for immigration enforcement operations and to investigate fraud allegations in the state. The administration has faced renewed scrutiny and protests over its handling of these operations.
Noem pointed to protests and violent incidents, such as a case where a couple said they were tear-gassed while driving home from basketball practice with their six children. She blamed local leaders for perpetuating the violence and claimed that innocent people are being impacted across Minneapolis.
The secretary also addressed the recent fatal shooting of Renee Good, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was shot by Good while attempting to apprehend her. Noem said Good "weaponized her car" and threatened the life of a law enforcement officer before the incident occurred. However, she added that the officer relied on his training to defend himself.
Noem acknowledged that ICE's operations are being reviewed but refused to comment further. CBS News polling found that 54% of Americans believe Good's shooting was not justified, with Republicans tending to say it was justified while Democrats and independents disagree.
Meanwhile, thousands of federal agents have been deployed to the Minneapolis area for immigration enforcement operations and to investigate fraud allegations in the state. The administration has faced renewed scrutiny and protests over its handling of these operations.
! So I was watching this news about Kristi Noem defending those Trump immigration ops in Minnesota & it just felt so suspicious 
. Like, how can she claim that law enforcement only uses pepper spray when there's violence involved when we know they've been using more aggressive tactics? And what about the recent incident with Renee Good getting shot by an ICE agent while trying to apprehend her? That sounds like a total setup 
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. It just feels like they're not listening to anyone's concerns or doing anything that actually helps the community. We need real change, not just more of the same old policies 
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I feel so bad for Renee Good's family and the innocent people caught in the middle of all this drama. It sounds like a really tough situation on the ground, with protests and violence escalating by the day. 
It's not okay to blame local leaders for perpetuating violence when we know that people on both sides of the issue are just trying to do what they think is right.
Can't we all just try to understand each other a little better? 
. This is getting out of hand, you know? First, we gotta think about Renee Good, an ICE agent who was shot by the very person she was trying to arrest 
. It just doesn't add up that she "weaponized her car" and threatened a cop before she got shot... sounds like a whole lot of trouble for someone who's supposed to be helping people 
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. I'm all for keeping our borders secure, but not at the expense of innocent lives, you feel? We gotta find a way to balance everything and make sure everyone's treated fairly 
. This isn't just about immigration - it's about how we treat each other as human beings 
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. She's just trying to spin the fact that they're basically using chemical agents on people without even a shred of evidence that there's gonna be violence. And now she's blaming local leaders for the violent incidents? That's like saying it's not the cops' fault when they mess up, it's everyone else's 
. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is to claim that Renee Good was "weaponizing her car" before she got shot? Give me a break 
. It's just an excuse for them to keep doing whatever they're doing without accountability.
. Like, 54% of Americans think the shooting wasn't justified? That's wild. Meanwhile, thousands of agents are still patrolling the streets and causing chaos. I just don't get how we're gonna fix this as a society when people are so easily manipulated by propaganda 
. And btw, have you seen that video of that couple getting tear-gassed while driving home with their six kids? That's not some protesters' fault, that's a federal agent doing their job wrong 
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. Can't we just have a civil conversation about this stuff without all the drama and posturing? 
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. We need to figure out what's really going on and make sure our law enforcement agencies are respecting the communities they're supposed to serve 
. Anything less is just, like, so not cool 
. It's clear she was just trying to do her job but got caught in the crossfire. And what about all these thousands of agents deployed to Minneapolis? Sounds like a PR stunt to me...
It's so unfair that she was put in harm's way because of her job, and it's heartbreaking to think about the six children who were with her when this happened 
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. The fact that more than half of Americans think the shooting wasn't justified says a lot about how much people are questioning these policies 