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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has significantly escalated his rhetoric against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in a context already marked by riots, clashes, and acts of violence that have even resulted in fatalities in the state.

In recent public statements, Walz described the presence of federal agents in Minnesota as an “occupation,” accusing them of carrying out operations that, according to him, resemble territorial control more than simple law enforcement procedures. The governor stated that the agents were going door-to-door in communities, looking for people he referred to as “neighbors of color,” a phrase that has generated strong controversy both within and outside the state.

Beyond the criticism, Walz went a step further by openly inviting the population to “resist,” urging Minnesotans to remain vigilant and seek opportunities to oppose what he considers abuses by federal authorities. His words were interpreted by some as a call to civic mobilization, but by others as a message that could fuel confrontation and chaos in an already highly tense environment.

The governor's statements come at a particularly delicate moment, when rhetoric surrounding immigration operations has hardened and when recent episodes of violence have made it clear that the situation can escalate rapidly. For his critics, the language used by Walz is not only irresponsible, but also risks legitimizing acts of hostility against federal agents and deepening social divisions.

Meanwhile, his supporters argue that the governor is simply defending communities that feel persecuted and intimidated. In any case, the clash between the state government and federal authorities has entered a more acute phase, and the debate over where legitimate protest ends and incitement to conflict begins remains open in Minnesota.