Overview

• Emmer, Minnesota’s top House Republican, blamed Gov. Tim Walz and Democrats for policies he says fuel gender confusion and called for immediate repeal of the 2023 refuge statute.
• The law blocks out-of-state subpoenas, warrants and extradition for people who come to Minnesota for gender-related medical care, according to prior descriptions of the measure.
• Authorities say 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church, killing two children and injuring 18 before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Police report Westman’s writings showed hatred toward multiple groups and an obsession with mass shooters, with messages such as “kill Donald Trump” on gun magazines and statements of regret about being trans.
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged the public not to villainize transgender people, while Walz issued condolences and praised law enforcement.