When Americans elect leaders to serve in government, they do so with one non-negotiable expectation: keep us safe. It’s the most basic function of government. Protect the people who put you in office. Yet in Minnesota, Democratic leaders seem to have missed that memo entirely. They’re too busy running interference for illegal aliens to bother with the safety of law-abiding citizens.
The word “sanctuary” used to mean something noble. Protection for the vulnerable. Refuge for the innocent. Leave it to progressive politicians to corrupt the concept beyond recognition. In their version, “sanctuary” means shielding dangerous criminals from the consequences of their actions—while everyday Minnesotans pay the price. What’s happening in the Twin Cities right now exposes just how rotten this ideology has become.
From Fox News:
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is demanding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey honor federal immigration detainers for the more than 1,300 criminal illegal aliens within the state’s custody, after hundreds were allegedly let back on the streets.
Both Walz and Frey “refuse” to cooperate with federal immigration officials, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who accused the pair of releasing nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens back onto Minneapolis’ streets.
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security just dropped a bombshell. According to federal officials, Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have allowed nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens to walk free onto Minneapolis streets. Not administrative violators. Not paperwork cases. Dangerous criminals. Released right back into neighborhoods where families are trying to raise their kids and live their lives.
Sanctuary for Criminals, Not Citizens
The audacity of Minnesota’s Democratic leadership is almost impressive. Almost. Mayor Frey’s response to federal immigration enforcement? He told ICE officials to “get the f—- out” of his city. Real classy. Governor Walz chimed in with his own demand that the Trump administration “leave Minnesota alone.” These aren’t thoughtful policy disagreements. This is pure ideological spite dressed up as governance.
But wait—it gets worse. Frey signed an executive order barring federal agents from using city property for operations. Local officials strengthened a separation ordinance specifically designed to obstruct immigration enforcement. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison? He issued a formal legal opinion last February arguing that state law prohibited local cops from cooperating with ICE detainers.
They built an entire system to protect illegal aliens from federal authorities. Meanwhile, actual Minnesotans wondering about their safety can pound sand, apparently.
The Faces of Failed Policy
The Trump administration started naming names. The “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens scooped up during the Minnesota enforcement surge paint a horrifying picture.
Leny Odemel Ramirez-Santos from Honduras—charged with sex offenses against a child. Edwin Amable Ashca Ninasuta from Ecuador—charged with committing sexual acts with a minor. German Adriano Llangari Inga, also from Ecuador—charged with homicide. Yes, homicide.
The list keeps going. Lenda Neh Mama Epse George from Cameroon faces charges for cruelty toward a child and domestic violence. Puol Both from Sudan were convicted of making terroristic threats and multiple burglaries. Somsalao Thonesavanh from Laos? Convicted drug trafficker.
The Walz Defense Crumbles
Governor Walz’s office scrambled to respond, calling DHS’s accusations “categorically false.” According to his spokesperson, Minnesota’s Department of Corrections “honors all federal and local detainers.” They always have, supposedly.
Funny math, though. Walz claims only 207 people in the state prison system currently sit on ICE detainers. DHS says there are more than 1,360 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota custody who should be held for federal authorities.
That’s quite a gap. Either someone can’t count, or dangerous criminals are slipping through—deliberately or otherwise. Given everything else we’ve seen from Minnesota’s leadership, which explanation seems more likely?
Accountability Coming to Minnesota
The Trump administration isn’t backing down. Vice President J.D. Vance announced that thousands of federal immigration officials have flooded into the Twin Cities. More are coming. Door-to-door operations are set to begin.
The people of Minnesota deserve better. They deserve leaders who understand that the government’s first job is protecting its own citizens. Not coddling criminals. Not scoring political points. When Minnesotans head to the polls next time, they should remember exactly whose side Tim Walz and Jacob Frey chose. It certainly wasn’t theirs.
Key Takeaways
- DHS reports nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens were released onto Minneapolis streets under Democratic leadership.
- Governor Walz and Mayor Frey have actively obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts.
- Arrested criminals include child predators, murderers, and drug traffickers from multiple countries.
- The Trump administration has deployed thousands of federal agents to Minnesota in response.
Sources: Fox News
