Minnesota Governor DECLARES WAR Against Federal Government

(LibertystarTribune.com) – Governor Tim Walz declared Minnesota at “war with our federal government” after an ICE officer fatally shot a Minneapolis woman, exposing a dangerous constitutional crisis where state officials openly reject federal law enforcement authority.

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Walz calls federal self-defense claims “propaganda” and promises state will “stop at nothing” for accountability
ICE officer shot 37-year-old Renee Good after alleged vehicle ramming attempt in Minneapolis
Minnesota activated State Emergency Operations Center and issued warning order to National Guard
Federal officials claim over 100 vehicle-ramming incidents against agents in recent weeks

State Defies Federal Authority in Deadly Shooting

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz launched an unprecedented attack on federal immigration enforcement after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good on January 7, 2026, at the intersection of E. 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. Walz publicly rejected the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the incident, telling Minnesotans “Don’t believe this propaganda machine” and declaring the state would conduct its own investigation through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The confrontation escalated rapidly as Walz activated the State Emergency Operations Center and issued a warning order to the Minnesota National Guard. He emphasized that Guard troops are “Minnesotans” – teachers, business owners, and construction workers – reinforcing state allegiance over federal authority. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined the rebellion, calling ICE’s self-defense narrative “bull***t” and accusing the agent of “recklessly” using power.

Federal Officers Under Siege Across America

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended the ICE officer’s actions, revealing that federal authorities have documented over 100 vehicle-ramming incidents against federal officers in recent weeks, including three in Minneapolis on the day of Good’s death alone. Noem labeled Good’s alleged conduct “an act of domestic terrorism” and noted the officer had previously been targeted by an “anti-ICE rioter” in June.

Federal officials maintain the officer fired in self-defense when Good attempted to ram him with her vehicle. The officer was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained during the incident and later released. However, witness videos circulated on social media immediately after the shooting, which Walz and other critics claim contradict the federal account.

Constitutional Crisis Over State Sovereignty

Walz directly blamed President Trump’s decision to send “thousands of armed ICE agents to Minnesota” for creating what he called a chaotic and dangerous environment. The governor declared Minnesota “does not need any further help from the federal government” and warned the state would “stop at nothing” to secure accountability. This represents a stunning rejection of federal immigration enforcement authority by a sitting governor.

The incident triggered hours-long clashes between federal and local law enforcement and protesters along Portland Avenue. Former Vice President Kamala Harris amplified the state’s position, calling the video “horrifying” and federal explanations “pure gaslighting.” The confrontation raises serious questions about whether state officials are undermining legitimate federal law enforcement operations designed to protect American communities from illegal immigration.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation represents an extraordinary assertion of state authority over federal agents performing their constitutional duties. This dangerous precedent could embolden other sanctuary jurisdictions to obstruct immigration enforcement, threatening the rule of law and public safety nationwide.