Blood On Hands: CBP Boss SLAMS Walz

(DailyVantage.com) – CBP Commander Gregory Bovino publicly exposed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as dangerous obstructionists who are releasing hundreds of criminal aliens back onto American streets while inciting violent protests against federal immigration enforcement.

Story Highlights

DHS demands compliance with detainers for 1,360+ criminal aliens, alleging 470 already released under Walz
Over 2,400 federal agents deployed to Twin Cities in unprecedented Operation Metro Surge
Frey banned ICE from city property after profanity-laced outburst following officer-involved shooting
Minnesota officials file federal lawsuit claiming constitutional violations by Trump administration

Federal Commander Exposes Local Leadership Failures

CBP Commander Gregory Bovino delivered a scathing rebuke of Minnesota’s Democratic leadership during a CBS interview, directly blaming Governor Walz and Mayor Frey for escalating violence during federal immigration operations. Bovino accused the officials of having “more blood on their hands” by obstructing ICE detainers and inciting anti-federal sentiment. The commander defended the deployment of over 2,400 DHS agents, emphasizing their extensive training and eight months of operational knowledge in the Twin Cities region.

Sanctuary Policies Enable Criminal Alien Releases

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin revealed that Minnesota authorities are holding 1,360 criminal aliens with active ICE detainers, yet allegedly released 470 of these dangerous individuals back into communities. The Trump administration is demanding full compliance with federal immigration law, highlighting arrests of approximately 12 murderers who had previously been ordered deported. Walz’s office disputes these claims, insisting they honor all 207 active detainers while simultaneously telling the federal government to “leave Minnesota alone.”

Mayor’s Profane Outburst Sparks Constitutional Crisis

The confrontation intensified after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s explosive press conference where he declared “Get the f*** out of Minneapolis” and issued an executive order barring federal agents from city property. This unprecedented defiance followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent during what federal officials describe as an attempt to run over agents with her vehicle. Frey disputes the shooting circumstances, claiming Good was holding a phone after the alleged impact, while federal authorities maintain the use of force was justified.

The escalation has triggered violent protests outside ICE facilities, with federal agents deploying pepper balls and tear gas to maintain order. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with mayors from Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming the massive agent deployment constitutes an unconstitutional “federal invasion” that violates citizens’ rights.

Operation Metro Surge Sets National Precedent

The Minneapolis operation represents an unprecedented show of federal force, with over 2,400 DHS agents outnumbering local police forces in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Commander Bovino compared Minnesota’s obstruction to similar sanctuary city resistance in Chicago under Governor Pritzker and California under Governor Newsom, positioning the Twin Cities as ground zero for the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. The operation continues unabated despite local opposition, with door-to-door enforcement planned and command centers activated throughout the metropolitan area.

This constitutional showdown between federal immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies will likely set the precedent for similar operations nationwide, as the Trump administration demonstrates its commitment to removing criminal aliens regardless of local political resistance. The outcome could reshape the balance of power between federal immigration law and local sanctuary ordinances across America.