Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
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Key Points:
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, stating a federal judge's order limiting federal agents' tactics "didn't change anything" and that officers are focused on protecting the public and enforcing the law.
- The federal judge's order prohibits the use of pepper spray or nonlethal munitions on peaceful protesters and restricts stops or detentions without reasonable suspicion, but Noem called the ruling "a little ridiculous," asserting agents only use such measures in response to violence.
- Noem blamed violent protesters and local leaders, including the mayor and governor, for incidents impacting innocent people, such as a family tear-gassed while driving, arguing that peaceful protest would prevent such situations.
- In response to the
