Noem Orders Federal Agents in Minneapolis to Wear Body Cameras

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that all federal agents deployed in Minneapolis will now be required to wear body-worn cameras, effective immediately. The order, issued by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, comes amid mounting political and public pressure following two fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in the Twin Cities last month.

The directive applies to agents across multiple DHS components, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

“This decision is about accountability and transparency,” Noem said in a statement. “Body cameras protect both the public and our officers by ensuring that interactions are documented and judged on facts, not speculation.”

DHS officials said the measure will provide an objective record of federal enforcement actions, help resolve disputes, and deter false allegations against agents. The department plans to expand the program nationwide once additional funding becomes available.

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