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Walz and Frey have local police's hands tied, Michele Tafoya says
Summary
Michele Tafoya said the shooting of Renee Good and ensuing protests have been complicated by local leaders constraining police, and she said that has disrupted ICE enforcement.
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Michele Tafoya commented on recent events in Minneapolis and their political fallout. She referenced the shooting death of Renee Good and ongoing protests in the Twin Cities. Tafoya said local leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, have constrained law enforcement. She said those constraints have complicated a federal ICE enforcement effort.
Reported facts:
- Tafoya described the shooting of Renee Good as tragic and said it should not have happened.
- She said local law enforcement have been limited in assisting a federal ICE operation, which she characterized as having become disorganized.
- Tafoya expressed concern about a broader leadership problem in Minnesota and suggested public frustration could influence politics ahead of the primaries and November.
Summary:
Tafoya framed the situation as a combination of a violent incident, public protests, and local constraints on policing that have affected federal enforcement. She raised concerns about state and city leadership and noted potential political consequences. Undetermined at this time.
