Pivot Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz
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Mar 10, 2026 
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota and former U.S. representative, discusses Minnesota's pushback against federal actions and accountability for political leaders. He talks about grassroots resistance to ICE raids, what Democrats should change strategically, the role of governors in progressive action, and how to sustain civic movements like Resist and Unsubscribe.
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Call For Legal And Moral Accountability In Minneapolis Case
- Tim Walz frames accountability for the Minneapolis abuses as both legal and moral, implicating national leadership and saying 'following orders' won't absolve responsibility.
- He calls for investigations, potential indictments, and stresses that the harm demands justice beyond local corruption prosecutions.
How Minneapolis Residents Drove ICE To Leave
- Tim Walz credits grassroots, organic leadership for forcing ICE to leave Minneapolis, not elected officials.
- He describes parent groups, carpools, and volunteers transforming into protective community networks that shifted the on-the-ground balance.
Local Leaders Should Follow Community, Not Federal Overreach
- Stay in your lane as a local official; Walz advises mayors to follow organic community leadership and avoid using local resources for federal immigration enforcement.
- He warns against giving names or cooperating beyond local roles, stressing coordination with grassroots organizers.