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Minnesota leaders are reacting Thursday to President Trump's announcement that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is leaving her post after facing increasing scrutiny following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem hours after Democrats excoriated her in Committee:
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.
The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday.
As federal agents laid siege to the city of Minneapolis, rank-and-file postal workers in the Twin Cities organized two anti-ICE rallies. The first, on December 15, was held in response to ICE agents using the employee parking lots at the Lake Street and Powderhorn Post Offices to stage their operations. The second demonstration was held on January 18, after the killing of Renee Good. This was a much larger affair with around 250 participants, and involved other local unions such as the teachers, communications workers, and bus drivers.
ST. PAUL – Today, Donald Trump shared that he is firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Her firing comes after disastrous handling of immigration enforcement and killing of American citizens by ICE agents under her purview. “Good riddance,” said DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom. “Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed by agents under Kristi Noem’s watch. Her […]
On Thursday, March 26, PEN America & Liz’s Book Bar will bring together two leading voices to discuss authoritarianism and censorship by the Trump administration against schools and universities, scientific research centers, museums, foundations, the press, and businesses.
Separately, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to face questions from the House Oversight Committee
The suit, filed by a new firm that seeks to increase the "reputational cost of corruption in America," also argues the deal violates a 2024 law meant to thwart Chinese propaganda.
The legislation specifies that county facilities are off-limits for federal civil immigration enforcement, “preventing an unwanted federal invasion,” said Commissioner Jamila Winder.
“They don’t have a goal. There’s no strategic plan,” Sen. Mark Kelly said.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of nationwide protests and contentious online debate, is the subject of legislation proposed in states across the country.