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Noem Faces Calls for Resignation Amidst Controversy Over Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, is facing increasing pressure to resign following the January 24 killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration enforcement agents. The incident has sparked outrage and drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republican lawmakers.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated that Noem's actions in Minnesota were "disqualifying" and that "she should be out of a job," according to Time. Tillis, who is retiring, also criticized Greg Bovino, a senior commander from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), who oversaw mass immigration raids.
The death of Alex Pretti, 37, occurred during a period of heightened ICE activity in Minneapolis. Vox reported that agents in masks and plate carriers have become increasingly visible in the area, part of what they described as President Trump's "new, militarized immigration force." They also reported that ICE killed two US citizens.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the killing, according to Vox, though the publication suggested the Trump administration was attempting to sweep the incident "under the rug."
The controversy surrounding Noem comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, according to NPR News. Rubio intends to characterize the operation as a targeted law enforcement action aimed at transitioning Venezuela away from a "criminal state." He will likely face scrutiny from Democrats regarding the legality and consequences of the operation.
Adding to the tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked at a public event in Minneapolis, according to BBC Breaking. Omar, a vocal critic of President Trump's immigration policies and advocate for abolishing ICE, was sprayed with an unidentified substance. Anthony James Kazmierczak was arrested on assault charges in connection with the incident. Despite the attack, Omar vowed to continue her work, stating she would not be deterred. Authorities are investigating the substance.
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