Minneapolis, Minnesota — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged Monday that federal authorities have arrested more than 10,000 migrants in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement campaign, a claim that has not been independently verified and has drawn immediate skepticism from immigration experts.
In a post on X, Noem asserted that DHS has arrested “over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens” in the city, including 3,000 in the past six weeks. She alleged those arrested were responsible for violence and public safety threats, though DHS did not provide detailed documentation or data supporting the figures. A department release reportedly listed some names but did not explain how arrests were categorized or whether they occurred exclusively within Minneapolis city limits.
Immigration analysts quickly questioned the claim. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council responded that the figures appear “highly inflated” and warned they should not be trusted without independent verification. DHS has not released arrest logs, court records, or corroborating statistics to substantiate the announcement.
Minneapolis has been a focal point of the administration’s immigration push following the fatal shooting of Renée Good by an ICE officer earlier this month, which triggered nationwide protests. Administration officials have defended the officer’s actions and have alleged that Good interfered with law enforcement, characterizations that remain disputed.
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