"Killer Kristi": Chant Escalates Nationwide ICE Protests

Socialist and communist groups are coordinating protests across the United States. The action follows a fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis. Protesters are specifically targeting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. At recent demonstrations, some chanted "Killer Kristi." They blame her for the policies of the agency she oversees. The protests are a direct response to the Minneapolis incident. Details of that shooting remain under investigation by local police. Organizers say the rallies aim to abolish ICE. They call the agency "a brutal deportation force." The chanting of the Secretary's nickname marks an escalation in their tactics. It personalizes their criticism of the federal government's immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security has not publicly commented on the protests or the chants. Security has been increased at some ICE facilities and government buildings in major cities.