AG Pam Bondi Sends Strongly Worded Letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has sent a sternly worded letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accusing his state’s leftist immigration policies of putting federal law enforcement officers in grave danger.

The letter comes on the heels of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis, where Border Patrol agents shot an armed agitator during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking riots and unrest in the liberal stronghold.

Bondi’s letter directly blames Walz and other Minnesota Democrats for fostering “lawlessness” by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

“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,” Bondi began.

Bondi continued, “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.”

The letter demands immediate action to “bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota” and support federal efforts to remove criminal illegal aliens, stating that such cooperation “will save lives.”

Bondi offered three steps Walz could take to “restore the rule of law, support ICE officers, and bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota.”

She wrote:

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.

Bondi said she is confident that these actions would “help bring back law and order to Minnesota and improve the lives of Americans.”

The AG concluded the letter by saying, “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.”

In a letter to MN Gov. Tim Walz (D) Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records. @JasonWhitely pic.twitter.com/Iin9jPxaxs

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The shooting has ignited widespread protests, with radicals clashing with law enforcement and declaring an “autonomous zone” ruled by the leftist agitators.

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