'Campaign of brutality': Gov. Walz encourages Minnesotans to remain peaceful during federal law enforcement presence
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- Governor Walz criticized the presence of 2,000 to 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota, describing them as "armed, masked," and "under-trained," and accused them of conducting aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, including door-to-door searches and detaining residents without due process.
- Walz condemned President Trump's social media remarks threatening Minnesotans, framing them as a direct threat to the state's residents who opposed him politically, and urged Minnesotans to peacefully document ICE activities to build evidence for future prosecution.
- The Minnesota GOP, through Chairman Alex Plechash, responded by blaming Democratic leadership for the state's issues, accusing Governor Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar of failing to enforce laws and protect public safety,
