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Noem Faces Backlash Over Mislabeling Nurse's Death

1/30/2026

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  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism over her handling of the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration agents.
  • Noem admitted to possibly misrepresenting facts by labeling Pretti a domestic terrorist despite conflicting evidence.
  • Public outrage and calls for her removal prompted the administration to shift its immigration enforcement strategy.
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) halted operations in Maine after a controversial campaign led to over 200 arrests.