The article Kristi Noem Defends ICE Shooting, Says Mamdani 'Chose To Stand With Illegals' appeared first on New York City Patch. NEW YORK CITY — During an appearance in New York City, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended a federal immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The Trump administration has launched another crackdown on illegal immigration in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nicole Sganga is there and spoke exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

CBS News reports the surge is expected to bring more agents to the Twin Cities metro, as Minnesota is under increased federal focus on fraud allegations.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference on Wednesday evening following the ICE-related fatal shooting in Minneapolis this morning. KRISTI NOEM, SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: For years under President Biden,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem’s appearance before the House Homeland Security Committee on Thursday morning was billed as a discussion about global threats the United States faces, but her role in the Trump administration’s immigration ...

WASHINGTON -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defiantly defended the Trump administration's hard-line immigration policies on Thursday during a House committee hearing, portraying migrants as a major threat faced by the nation that justifies a ...