U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in Saint Paul

November 25, 2025 Press Release SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Tuesday: “Today, masked federal agents were involved in another enforcement activity in Saint Paul, this time at a residential address the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. My office continues to seek answers about the circumstances surrounding these actions. Let me be abundantly clear: I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s actions to stoke conflict and division in our community. People have a right to express their first amendment freedoms, including protesting actions by their government, but they have a solemn obligation to do so peacefully.” ### Issues : Homeland Security & Immigration