Instead, he basically threatened his own people with military force if they so much as sneezed in the street without a permit.
By doing this he only ensured two things: ICE would continue to abuse and possibly kill Minneapolis residents, and the righteous rage building in the hearts of all decent people would have no immediate, constructive outlet.
What happens to rage deferred? (It explodes)
Walz thinks he's being prudent, but he's all but ensuring the reaction, when it comes, is 10x.