Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard for potential civil unrest following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. This move comes as tensions rise across the state, with Walz urging protesters to engage in peaceful demonstrations.
Walz criticized what he described as "governance designed to generate fear, headlines and conflict," while also acknowledging the rights of demonstrators. He stated that his administration will not let the situation escalate further, adding, "We won’t let them tear us apart... To Minnesotans, they say this, I feel your anger. I’m angry."
State officials have warned against actions such as blocking freeways or damaging property, which could result in fines and arrest. Commissioner Bob Jacobson emphasized the importance of safe and lawful protests, while also urging residents to exercise their right to peacefully demonstrate.
The controversy surrounding ICE's presence in Minnesota has sparked a heated reaction on social media, with politicians from both sides weighing in. President Donald Trump described the victim as a "professional agitator," blaming the "Radical Left" for threatening law enforcement. However, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and others have strongly condemned the incident, calling it an example of federal brutality.
Minnesota Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Betty McCollum, have called on ICE agents to leave the state, citing concerns about their actions causing harm and fueling division. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy stated that she was "devastated and furious" over the incident, urging federal authorities to withdraw.
In contrast, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer expressed support for federal law enforcement, while St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her called on ICE to leave Minneapolis immediately before they cause any further harm.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Minnesota residents are standing up for their rights and demanding accountability from those in power.
Walz criticized what he described as "governance designed to generate fear, headlines and conflict," while also acknowledging the rights of demonstrators. He stated that his administration will not let the situation escalate further, adding, "We won’t let them tear us apart... To Minnesotans, they say this, I feel your anger. I’m angry."
State officials have warned against actions such as blocking freeways or damaging property, which could result in fines and arrest. Commissioner Bob Jacobson emphasized the importance of safe and lawful protests, while also urging residents to exercise their right to peacefully demonstrate.
The controversy surrounding ICE's presence in Minnesota has sparked a heated reaction on social media, with politicians from both sides weighing in. President Donald Trump described the victim as a "professional agitator," blaming the "Radical Left" for threatening law enforcement. However, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and others have strongly condemned the incident, calling it an example of federal brutality.
Minnesota Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Betty McCollum, have called on ICE agents to leave the state, citing concerns about their actions causing harm and fueling division. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy stated that she was "devastated and furious" over the incident, urging federal authorities to withdraw.
In contrast, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer expressed support for federal law enforcement, while St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her called on ICE to leave Minneapolis immediately before they cause any further harm.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Minnesota residents are standing up for their rights and demanding accountability from those in power.
... i feel bad for the woman who got shot and her family, but at the same time you've gotta admit that the circumstances around it are pretty wild ICE agents just showing up and getting all aggressive with someone... like what's the logic behind that? 
this whole thing feels super messed up 
. I get that people are upset, especially after what happened in Minneapolis 
, but can't we find a way to calm down and make some progress without hurting each other? 
it's not like we don't have enough problems in this state already... we need to start thinking about how to support each other instead of pitting us against each other 
this whole situation with the woman being shot by an ICE officer just shows how deep-seated tensions are around immigration and policing in the US 
... is it really about keeping communities safe, or is it about exerting power over certain groups? 
... as a nation, we need to find a way to balance our values of justice and equality with the complexities of real-world issues like this one 
its like, what even is the point of havin a national guard if theyre just gonna prepare for protests instead of actual threats? 
, like everyone's jumping on the bandwagon without really thinking about what's going on. trump's comment about the woman being a "professional agitator" though... i mean come on, that's just not true and it's so hurtful to her family 
. and don't even get me started on the democrats who are trying to pin the blame on everyone except the actual people responsible for the shooting 
. at the same time, can we all just take a deep breath and try to understand that there's more to this situation than just good vs evil?
can't we just talk about this peacefully? 
like, what's the big deal with ice in minnesota anyway? they're supposed to help keep us safe, right? 
but if they're gonna hurt ppl then maybe they shouldn't be here at all 
and I don't get why some politicians are blaming protesters for this... didn't the officer do something wrong? 
. We should be able to express our opinions without getting hurt or arrested. I'm just glad that many people in Minnesota are speaking out against this injustice 
, and I don't want anyone to get hurt. The fact that some people are blaming the victim is just heartbreaking - 37 years old, with her whole life ahead of her... 
. We need to listen to each other's perspectives and try to find common ground. We can't let our emotions get the best of us... 
. Let's take a deep breath and work towards something better together 
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. I'm all about exercising our freedom of speech and protest, but we can't let things get outta hand, you feel? 
On one hand, I think the Governor is being super reasonable by urging protesters to keep it peaceful... but on the other hand, I don't think we should be letting the cops just walk all over us without some consequences 
It's about a woman losing her life and we're already gonna divide ourselves by party lines? No thanks... 
. But at the same time, I also think we need to make sure that protests stay peaceful & don't turn into chaos 
... like blocking freeways or breaking windows - it's just not worth the risk of fines, arrest, or worse 
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. And yeah, let's all just try to stay peaceful and lawful during these protests – no one wants to see any property damage or violent confrontations 
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. It's like, what's the plan here? Meanwhile, politicians are jumping all over each other, blaming each other for everything 
. And don't even get me started on Trump - that guy's always good for a distraction 
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