To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully:
The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.
Minnesota was the first state to establish an ironclad right to reproductive freedom after the Dobbs decision.
Politicians across the nation turned back the clock on reproductive rights. But here in Minnesota, we trust people to make their own decisions.
Minnesotans are living through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration.
Funding cuts. Lawsuits. Terrorizing our citizens.
Today, I filed 16 FOIA requests to find out how far this campaign reaches.
I’m proud to have joined Minnesotans in exercising our fundamental American freedoms - of speech, assembly, to disagree with our government.
These rights are enshrined in our Constitution. And, they are what makes America great.
I will never stop exercising my constitutional rights to stand up for Minnesotans and the American freedoms we hold dear.
My full statement on DOJ’s politically motivated investigation:
Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate freedom, recognize the history and contributions of Black Americans, and stand firmly in building a more just and equitable society.
We’re proud to hold it as an official state holiday and a long overdue celebration of independence.
Operation Metro Surge was nothing but a show of force to intimidate states that voted against Trump.
Thankfully, Minnesotans showed the country what standing up to authoritarianism looks like.
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