Gov. Walz Criticizes Federal ICE Deployment in Minnesota After Fatal Shooting

Federal Occupation and Fatal Incident

• 🚨 Governor Walz declared the federal occupation of Minnesota has "long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement" and has become a "campaign of organized brutality."
• 💔 The federal action has tragically "claimed another life" following a fatal shooting involving Border Patrol, which Walz described as sickening.

State Investigation and Federal Trust

• ⚖️ Walz stated unequivocally that "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word" on the incident.
• 🚫 He informed the White House that the "federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation," asserting that the state "will handle it. Period."

Victim and Community Response

• 🔫 The victim was identified as a 37-year-old Minnesota resident and a lawful firearm concealed permit carrier.
• 🕊️ Walz urged Minnesotans to maintain calm and peace, stating, "We want calm and peace and normaly back to our lives. They want chaos."
• ✊ He contrasted the federal actions with the peaceful First Amendment rights exercised by hundreds of Minnesotans, who are protesting urgently but peacefully.

Criticism of Federal Actions

• 📢 Walz called on Donald Trump to "remove this force from Minnesota," accusing them of sowing chaos and violence.
• 👎 He described the actions of ICE agents as "horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination."

Minnesota's Professionalism and Restraint

• 👏 Minnesotans and law enforcement are acting as "the adults in the room" and "professionals" to keep the peace.
• 🛠️ The state is creating a log of evidence for the future prosecution of ICE agents and officials responsible for the horrific acts.