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Walz Likens Minnesota ICE Raids to Anne Frank’s Capture, Calls for Pullback

His comments followed the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti during a deepening state–federal standoff.

Overview

  • At a Sunday press conference, Gov. Tim Walz compared federal immigration operations in Minnesota to the story of Anne Frank and urged President Trump to withdraw agents.
  • Walz said children in affected communities are afraid to leave home or attend school, warning that history will judge the current tactics harshly.
  • Video from the Alex Pretti shooting shows officers pinning him and removing a handgun before opening fire, and officials say the case remains under investigation.
  • The governor rejected expanded federal access to state jails, stating that Minnesota will cooperate but that immigration enforcement is the federal government’s responsibility.
  • Walz dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter on resolving unrest and said he would be “damn proud” if Minnesota were being used as a national example.