Minnesota's governor likened federal immigration raids to the Holocaust after an ICE agent shot a nurse, sparking national debate.

In a press conference on January 25, 2026, after an ICE agent shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz likened federal immigration enforcement actions in his state to the Holocaust. Walz urged President Trump to stop the operations and warned of long-term repercussions, claiming that the raids have caused widespread fear among immigrant families, particularly children. His comments, which made reference to Anne Frank's diary, provoked a national discussion about the use of historical comparisons in political discourse. While the shooting and agent behavior are still being investigated, federal officials defended the actions as legal. At a Pretti memorial, demonstrators have gathered to call for the removal of ICE from the city.