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The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over their handling of federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, signaling a sharp escalation in the federal–state clash; subpoenas could follow as both leaders push back after a deadly ICE operation.
Federal investigators are examining comments by Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about ICE, with subpoenas possible as part of a probe into obstruction; legal experts say public criticism is protected speech, while Minnesota safety officials plan to keep weekend demonstrations peaceful in downtown Minneapolis amid a planned protest and a counter-protest and concerns for families affected by ICE actions.
The U.S. Justice Department is examining whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements, potentially violating a conspiracy statute; Walz and Frey deny intimidation and vow to stand firm, as DHS conducts a sweeping Twin Cities immigration operation that has sparked protests and local responses.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey under a rarely used Civil War–era statute for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents, a probe linked to a Pam Bondi memo urging prosecutors to use such laws against domestic terrorists; both officials deny wrongdoing and vow to stand up for their cities.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for possible obstruction of federal law enforcement related to ICE operations, a development first reported by CBS affiliate WCCO and covered by CNN. The probe underscores tensions between the Trump administration and local officials amid unrest in Minnesota and comes as Trump floated invoking the Insurrection Act.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents, a move tied to their public criticisms of a large DHS deployment to Minneapolis. The probe centers on 18 U.S.C. 372 and follows the deployment of about 3,000 federal officers, which has sparked protests and tensions as Walz and Frey call for peaceful demonstrations while criticizing federal tactics.
Amid a surge of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to peacefully record ICE operations to document what’s happening and support resistance to the crackdown, as federal agents are deployed to the Twin Cities. The push comes after a fatal ICE shooting, with state officials asking for nonviolent protest and evidence collection, while the DOJ declined to join a joint probe, prompting resignations from several federal prosecutors.
President Trump threatened Minnesota Democrats with a "day of reckoning" after an ICE agent shot and killed protester Renee Good in Minneapolis, accusing them of weaponizing the incident to distract from a long-running fraud probe into Minnesota’s social services; the White House says the shooting was in self-defense, while Gov. Walz and city officials urge calm as protests continue and funding for child care remains frozen.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar criticized Donald Trump's recent attacks and language, particularly his use of a derogatory slur and his immigration policies following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., with both emphasizing the need to reject divisive rhetoric and address crime without targeting specific groups.
Governor Tim Walz is expected to choose a new lieutenant governor for his upcoming re-election campaign, as Peggy Flanagan runs for U.S. Senate. Several potential candidates are being discussed, including Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, and others, with considerations around gender and race to create a balanced ticket. Walz has not yet made a decision, and discussions about his choice are ongoing.
President Trump has privately criticized Minnesota Governor Walz and has not reached out to him following a tragic shooting, instead publicly dismissing Walz and blaming him for the incident due to a past appointment. Trump and other GOP figures have downplayed the violence, contrasting with the administration's public stance against political violence. The situation highlights political tensions and differing responses to the tragedy.
President Trump declined to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after a deadly shooting incident, criticizing him and dismissing the gesture as unnecessary, despite the norm of presidents offering support after such tragedies.