Criminal illegal immigrants arrested in Tim Walz’s Minnesota after Walz attacks federal agents

Governor Tim Walz’s fiery rhetoric just got a reality check from the Department of Homeland Security. During a commencement speech at the University of Minnesota Law School this week, Walz likened federal immigration enforcement to the Gestapo, prompting DHS to spotlight recent arrests of convicted criminal migrants in Minnesota.

Breitbart reported that the Department of Homeland Security disclosed that several unauthorized migrants with criminal convictions were apprehended across Minnesota in recent months.

These arrests came as a direct response to Walz’s inflammatory comparison of ICE agents to Nazi-era enforcers. The timing couldn’t be more pointed.

In his speech, Walz painted a dystopian picture of immigration enforcement, claiming agents were “scooping folks up off the streets.”

He described masked agents using unmarked vans to snatch people without due process. It’s the kind of hyperbole that grabs headlines but muddles facts.

Governor’s Words Spark Controversy

Walz’s rhetoric didn’t just raise eyebrows; it drew a sharp rebuke from DHS. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called his comments “sickening,” arguing they demonize ICE officers who risk their lives. She noted a staggering 413% surge in assaults on ICE agents, tying it to such inflammatory language.

Among those arrested was Abdirashid Elmi, a 50-year-old Somali migrant nabbed this month. Elmi’s rap sheet includes convictions for murder, drunk driving, and disorderly conduct. Hardly the victim Walz’s speech might imply.

Another case involved Erick Martinez Mondragon, a 25-year-old Mexican migrant and 18th Street gang member. Arrested in April, Mondragon was convicted of robbery and illegal firearm possession. These are not the “folks” most Minnesotans want roaming free.

ICE also detained two child sex predators in Minnesota. Marco Quizhpi Granda faced charges for criminal sexual conduct with a child, while Octavio Juarez-Bonilla was convicted of possessing child pornography. These arrests underscore the gravity of DHS’s mission.

Other migrants apprehended in recent months had convictions for domestic assault, weapons violations, robbery, drug dealing, and sexual assault.

The range of crimes paints a troubling picture of unchecked migration’s impact. Walz’s Gestapo jab seems increasingly disconnected from reality.

DHS’s McLaughlin didn’t mince words in her response. “This type of rhetoric and demonization of ICE officers has led to our officers facing a 413% increase in assaults,” she said. It’s a stark reminder that words carry weight.

Rhetoric Versus Reality

McLaughlin went further, accusing politicians like Walz of shielding criminal migrants. She argued that ICE officers are focused on removing dangerous offenders—murderers, kidnappers, and pedophiles. It’s tough to argue with that priority list.

Walz’s speech, meanwhile, leaned heavily on emotional imagery. He claimed migrants were being “shipped off to foreign torture dungeons” without a chance to defend themselves. The exaggeration feels more suited to a Hollywood script than a policy discussion.

The governor’s defenders might argue he was highlighting enforcement excesses. But comparing ICE to the Gestapo—a regime responsible for millions of deaths—crosses a line. It’s a cheap shot that undermines serious debate.

DHS’s disclosures serve as a wake-up call for Minnesota. While Walz rails against federal agents, ICE is rounding up individuals convicted of heinous crimes. The contrast couldn’t be clearer.

The 413% spike in assaults on ICE officers is a troubling statistic. McLaughlin ties it directly to rhetoric that paints agents as villains rather than protectors. Vilifying those who enforce the law rarely ends well.