ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mayor Melvin Carter cautioned citizens about the pending visit of President Trump’s homeland security secretary Kristi Noem and an entourage of deportation agents. “Though we aren’t aware of planned enforcement activity, I understand and share concerns about what this could signal,” Carter said. He listed how St. Paul citizens should respond if stopped by federal agents: “Remember you have rights.”
“As a reminder, Saint Paul police officers will always identify themselves. They wear clearly marked SPPD uniforms, display their badges, and, when relevant, produce a warrant. Our officers will help de-escalate situations when possible. And they do not wear face coverings.”
An anti-Trump demonstration was expected Friday at Fort Snelling, where Noem was scheduled to conduct a news conference.