Summary
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for comparing the fear faced by immigrant children to Anne Frank's experiences during the Holocaust. This comes amid ongoing immigration enforcement efforts and protests in Minnesota following fatal encounters with immigration agents. The Museum stated that such comparisons are offensive and should not be used for political purposes.
Key Facts
- Governor Tim Walz compared immigrant children's fear in Minnesota to Anne Frank's experience during the Holocaust.
- Walz made these comments after a local nurse died in a conflict with immigration agents.
- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum condemned Walz’s comparison, calling it a false equivalency.
- The Museum stated that using the Holocaust for political purposes is offensive, especially with rising antisemitism.
- Immigration operations called “Operation Metro Surge” involved ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota.
- Two civilians, Renée Good and Alex Pretti, were shot and killed by federal agents during these operations.
- Protests have occurred in Minneapolis and other parts of Minnesota, demanding federal agents leave the city.
