The escalating crisis in Minnesota has thrust Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem into the national spotlight, as bipartisan calls mount for her resignation or impeachment following two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents during an aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.

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Caption: Kristi Noem speaks at a DHS press conference amid the Minnesota controversy.

The turmoil began on January 7, 2026, when ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis. DHS initially claimed Good “weaponized her vehicle” and attempted to run over officers, labeling it an act of domestic terrorism. However, bystander videos showed Good’s car reversing and turning away after an officer grabbed the handle, contradicting official accounts. Good, a local resident, was the only person injured, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed no officers were struck. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers like Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, condemned the rapid defense of the officer and called for independent probes, citing a pattern of excessive force in immigration operations.

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Caption: Still from bystander cellphone video showing moments around the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

Tensions exploded again on January 24, when federal agents—under Customs and Border Protection—shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, during protests outside a donut shop. DHS described Pretti as armed and intent on harming officers, with Secretary Noem branding his actions “domestic terrorism” and accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of inciting violence through inflammatory rhetoric. Noem urged the pair to “change their rhetoric” and honor ICE detainers to protect agents.

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Caption: Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agents during Minnesota protests.

Newly surfaced videos, including bystander footage and a prior confrontation 11 days earlier where Pretti was tackled by agents, have challenged DHS narratives. One clip shows events leading up to the shooting, while others depict community clashes. Body camera footage is under review, but discrepancies have fueled outrage. Pretti’s death sparked widespread unrest, with protesters recording encounters and demanding accountability.

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Federal agents clash with protesters in South Minneapolis

Caption: Federal agents clash with protesters in South Minneapolis streets amid immigration enforcement operations.

Noem, appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, dismissed firing calls as attacks from “radicals” and praised President Trump’s decision to send Border Czar Tom Homan for talks with state leaders. She emphasized the crackdown’s focus on “murderers, rapists, pedophiles, and gang members,” noting over 1,000 arrests in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge. Yet, internal DHS turmoil is evident: Noem faced White House scrutiny, remained silent during a Trump cabinet meeting, and saw allies like Gregory Bovino reassigned from Minneapolis.

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Caption: Protesters confront law enforcement in Minneapolis following the immigration agent shootings.

Bipartisan pressure has intensified. Democratic House members threatened impeachment if Noem doesn’t resign, while Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis called for her ouster, citing mishandling that damages the administration’s immigration agenda. Even some Trump allies express frustration over rushed defenses eroding public trust. Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, sued over the surge and urged de-escalation.

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Caption: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addresses the press and public amid escalating unrest in the state.

Noem has defended agents’ actions as defensive and blamed local leaders for endangering officers. President Trump has stood by her, stating she won’t resign and praising border security progress. Negotiations continue, with Homan signaling potential drawdowns if sanctuary policies shift.

The incidents highlight deep divisions over Trump’s mass deportation push, now linked to at least four fatal shootings nationwide since his return. As protests persist and investigations unfold, Noem’s leadership remains under fire, with the future of DHS operations in Minnesota—and her tenure—hanging in the balance.