DHS secretary defends ICE amid reports that US citizens are being asked to prove their citizenship

Through Maria Spiller January 18, 2026 Kristi Noem claims officers are following long-standing protocol as protests grow in Minnesota and constitutional concerns mount across the country. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Jan. 15 defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents amid increasing reports of U.S. citizens being stopped and asked to verify their citizenship during […]