Tim Walz’s warning to the federal government prompts Republican lawmakers to urge invoking Insurrection Act
By Catholics for Catholics
In the after effects of the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis, in what the DHS has classified as a self-defense act, governor of Minnesota authorized the State National Guard to act and support local and state law enforcement to help maintain public safety and critical infrastructure.
Still, some GOP lawmakers are invoking the Insurrection Act against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, according to a story by Fox News. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., urged Trump to invoke the Act against him, calling for his arrest.
“Someone remind him: Donald Trump is the Commander in Chief. And federal authority supersedes state authority,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., wrote in a social media post. “That’s not an opinion, that’s the Constitution. What Walz is threatening has a name: insurrection. Mr. President, the law is on your side. Use it.”
Walz’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for clarification on his comments.
During a news conference Wednesday, Walz said, “We’ve never been at war with our federal government,” raising concerns he would use the National Guard to push back on federal immigration enforcement action in the state.
Walz said that the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, was uncalled for. But Homeland Sec. Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance said that the ICE officer who shot her was defending himself.
Regarding the National Guard, Walz said that troops will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and permitting local law enforcement to stay focused on community safety and investigative duties, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
“Minnesotans have met this moment. Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard. Minnesota: Thank you. We saw powerful peace,” Walz wrote in a statement. “We have every reason to believe that peace will hold.”
“[Wednesday], I directed the National Guard to be ready should they be needed. They remain ready in the event they are needed to help keep the peace, ensure public safety, and allow for peaceful demonstrations.”
