Evidence from credible sources supports the statement as accurate. Learn more in Methodology.
Governor Walz declined cooperation with ICE and approximately 470 people described as criminal illegal aliens were released from Minnesota custody during the stated period (since President Trump took office).
An official January 13, 2026 Department of Homeland Security press release states: “Since President Trump took office, Governor Walz has refused to cooperate with ICE and released nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets of Minnesota.” A Minnesota Star Tribune article syndicated via ArcaMax likewise reports a DHS social media post saying Gov. Tim Walz “has refused to cooperate with ICE and released nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets of Minnesota.” These independent, reputable sources confirm that DHS made this statement in substantially the same form as quoted. The verdict is True because credible primary and secondary sources show DHS explicitly said Governor Tim Walz refused to cooperate with ICE and released nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota since President Trump took office, matching the claim about what DHS stated.