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DHS finds itself back in the headlines after 3 fatal ICE encounters, in a test for Secretary Mullin
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 6 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Markwayne Mullin took over as Homeland Security secretary from fired Kristi Noem, he pledged to get the department responsible for carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations policy out of the headlines.
But just months into Mullin’s time in office, the depar...
Key takeaway “When he took his position, Secretary Mullin said that his goal was to get the department off the front page of the news,” Democratic Rep.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The recent fatal encounters between Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and individuals have significant implications for Minneapolis , where two deadly shootings of American protesters by federal immigration officers occurred earlier this year. The city is still grappling with the aftermath of those events, and the new incidents will likely exacerbate tensions. As Secretary Mullin navigates the fallout, his approach will be closely watched by Minneapolis residents, who are eager to see a change in the department's handling of immigration enforcement. The fact that Mullin's predecessor, Kristi Noem, was fired in part due to her handling of the Minneapolis operation, suggests that the city's experiences will be a key factor in evaluating his success. Minneapolis will be looking for signs that Mullin's promised steady hand will translate into more thoughtful and community-sensitive immigration enforcement practices.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) — When Markwayne Mullin took over as Homeland Security secretary from fired Kristi Noem, he pledged to get the department responsible for carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations policy out of the headlines.
But just months into Mullin’s time in office, the depar...
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