U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at press conference to discuss ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy, at One World Trade Center in New York City, U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
(Minneapolis, Minnesota) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that DHS is immediately deploying body-worn cameras to all ICE officers operating in Minneapolis, marking a major shift in federal immigration enforcement oversight amid mounting scrutiny.
Noem said the move is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability as ICE operations in the Twin Cities remain under intense public and political pressure. The deployment applies to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers currently working in Minneapolis and is expected to roll out without delay.
The announcement comes as immigration enforcement tactics face renewed debate nationwide, particularly in cities where ICE activity has sparked protests and calls for tighter oversight. While DHS has not yet said whether the body-camera requirement will expand nationwide, Noem’s order signals a tougher posture on transparency as DHS leadership moves to assert control over high-profile enforcement operations.
