*This letter is just as insane as it is extortion! Loaded with wild accusations, hypocritical, and seething racism! What would Pam Bondi know about rule of law?
Governor Walz, The State of Minnesota has refused to enforce the law, and the consequences are heartbreaking. Americans
are watching politicians ignore federal immigration law, criminals
attack federal law enforcement, and rioters storm church services. I
write to urge a change. In
December 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched
Operation Metro Surge to protect Americans from the dangers presented by
unchecked illegal immigration, including violent crime and drug
trafficking. Since the beginning of this operation, law enforcement has
put themselves in harm's way to arrest dangerous criminals, including
members of notorious, violent gangs. Criminal illegal aliens convicted
of homicide, drug trafficking, sexual assault against a child, rape with
a weapon, and other horrific crimes are now off the streets because of
Operation Metro Surge. Unfortunately,
you and other Minnesota officials have refused to support the men and
women risking their lives to protect Americans and uphold the rule of
law. Because Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have chosen to ignore
federal immigration law by enacting sanctuary laws and policies, the
federal agents led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have operated alone. And
politicians in your state are not just refusing to help these agents,
they are putting federal agents in danger. Minneapolis
Mayor Jacob Frey said, "ICE: Get the f*** out of Minneapolis. We do not
want you here." You referred to our law enforcement as "Trump's
modern-day Gestapo." Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai
stated that the city "must be ready to act as the last line of defense
for targeted communities." Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has
previously compared ICE enforcement to being "under attack by the Nazis. The
results of your state's policies and politicians' anti-law enforcement
rhetoric are a national tragedy. Violence against ICE officers and
agents has increased approximately 1,300 percent. Vehicular
attacks against ICE officers have increased 3,200%. Perhaps most
disappointing, the lawlessness caused by these policies has bled into
sacred spaces of worship. Parishioners were met by an anti-ICE mob last
weekend, as several dozen individuals stormed Cities Church in
Minneapolis to interrupt worship services and scream in the faces of
frightened Christians and their families. The violence against our
officers and the violations of religious liberties cannot be allowed to
continue. The
lawlessness in the streets is matched by the unprecedented financial
fraud occurring on your watch. And the out of control fraud in your
state also implicates election security. It is a tragedy that Americans
have lost faith in Minnesota's ability to keep its taxpayers' funds
secure and its citizens' [sic] safe. You
and your office must restore the rule of law, support ICE officers, and
bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota. Fortunately, there are common
sense solutions to these problems that I hope we can accomplish
together. First, share
all of Minnesota's records on Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Service
programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program data,
with the federal government. Allowing the federal government to
efficiently investigate fraud will save Minnesota taxpayers' money and
ensure that Minnesota's welfare funds are being used to help those in
need, not enrich fraudsters. Second,
repeal the sanctuary policies that have led to so much crime and
violence in your state. Removing criminal illegal aliens from Minnesota
neighborhoods will save lives, and state and local officials should
support this goal. All detention facilities in your state should
cooperate fully with ICE, honor immigration detainers, and permit ICE to
interview detainees in custody to determine immigration status. I urge
you to reach an agreement with ICE that allows them to remove illegal
aliens in custody of Minnesota's prisons and jails and avoids pushing
these interactions into your streets. Third,
allow the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to access
voter rolls to confirm that Minnesota's voter registration practices
comply with federal law as authorized by the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
Fulfilling this common sense request will better guarantee free and fair
elections and boost confidence in the rule of law. I am confident that these simple steps will help bring back law and order to Minnesota and improve the lives of Americans. The
time has come for state and local officials in your state to change
course. As the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, I am
committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and keeping every
American safe. Minnesota can and should be a partner with this
administration. Do not obstruct federal immigration enforcement; do not
allow rioters to take over the streets and houses of worship; do not
hinder federal officials from investigating financial fraud and
violations of election laws. Whether state and local politicians stand
in the way or not, we will work every day to protect Americans and make
Minnesota Safe Again. I request that you join us in that effort. Sincerely, Pamela Bondi Attorney General | ||
