Minn. Senate candidate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan blasts Laken Riley Act after receiving Bernie Sanders endorsement
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized the Laken Riley Act at a 'Stop Oligarchy' rally following an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders. She argued the act grants excessive power to ICE and undermines due process for immigrants, drawing a connection to recent community unrest. Flanagan also called out Rep. Angie Craig for initially supporting the act, though Craig has since expressed regret.
- ▪Peggy Flanagan spoke at a 'Stop Oligarchy' rally in Rochester, Minnesota, on May 2, 2026, after receiving an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Flanagan condemned the Laken Riley Act, claiming it enables indefinite detention and expands ICE powers without due process.
- ▪She highlighted the votes of Minnesota senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar against the act, while criticizing Rep. Angie Craig for her initial support.
- ▪Craig stated she now regrets her vote, citing concerns over Trump administration immigration enforcement practices.
- ▪The winner of the Democratic Senate primary will face either Royce White or Michele Tafoya in the general election.
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Politics Minn. Senate candidate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan blasts Laken Riley Act after receiving Bernie Sanders endorsement By Charles Creitz, Fox News Published May 4, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET Originally Published by: Walz deputy slams Laken Riley Act Walz deputy erupts at ICE and fellow Dem, torches Laken Riley Act in fiery tweetstorm as scandals pile up Democrat in key Senate primary says she ‘regrets’ vote on Laken Riley Act, draws GOP backlash Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, second-in-command to Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota, flamed the Laken Riley Act before a cheering crowd at a “Stop Oligarchy” rally headlined by socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over the weekend. Flanagan, who is trailing behind Rep.
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