On February 12, 2026, demonstrators gathered outside the Global Entry pedestrian checkpoint in San Diego, California, staging a protest aimed at disrupting a scheduled press conference by Kristi Noem, Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Protesters assembled near the entry area to voice their opposition and draw attention to their concerns during the planned appearance. . . . . #freespeech #photojournalism #realnews #sandiego #california