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Governor Walz Calls ICE 'Gestapo' After Fatal Shooting

1/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Timothy J. Walz, Minnesota Governor, spoke at a press conference about a shooting involving an ICE agent that left one woman dead.
He criticized federal authorities for excluding state officials from the investigation, saying the move undermines transparency.
Walz has labeled ICE the "Gestapo" and said Minnesota is at war with the federal government, underscoring ongoing state-federal tensions.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, Minnesota's Governor Mark Dayton criticized federal immigration policies, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities. By 2020, Governor Tim Walz echoed these concerns amid escalating civil unrest following George Floyd's murder, which highlighted systemic issues in policing and immigration enforcement. This conflict underscores the state's resistance to federal actions, significantly impacting local governance and community relations.

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Story summary

Timothy J. Walz, Minnesota Governor, spoke at a press conference about a shooting involving an ICE agent that left one woman dead.
He criticized federal authorities for excluding state officials from the investigation, saying the move undermines transparency.
Walz has labeled ICE the "Gestapo" and said Minnesota is at war with the federal government, underscoring ongoing state-federal tensions.

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