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DHS and ICE Condemn Minnesota Governor's 'Gestapo' Comparison

Gov. Tim Walz’s remarks at a law school commencement draw sharp criticism from federal officials, citing officer safety and rising assaults.

Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz campaigns the day before election day, in West Ellis, Wisconsin, U.S., November 4, 2024.
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Overview

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz likened ICE agents to the Nazi Gestapo during a University of Minnesota Law School commencement speech over the weekend.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin labeled the comments 'sickening,' linking such rhetoric to a 413% increase in assaults on ICE officers.
  • Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons demanded an apology from Walz, stating the comparison endangers ICE agents and undermines their work.
  • Walz criticized ICE’s tactics, alleging detainees are taken in unmarked vans and denied due process, while federal officials defended ICE’s role in apprehending violent offenders.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing partisan tensions over immigration enforcement, civil liberties, and political rhetoric surrounding federal agencies.