The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for an alleged conspiracy to obstruct immigration agents.
Justice Department Opens Investigation
Reuters, citing a source, reported that subpoenas have been prepared for Walz and Frey as part of the investigation, though it’s not yet clear if they have been served.
The investigation is based on statements made by Walz and Frey about the deployment of thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and Border Patrol agents to the Minneapolis region, under President Donald Trump‘s orders.
The Justice Department did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.
Walz and Frey Push Back Against Probe
Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 U.S. election, said the federal justice system is being used to intimidate President Trump’s political opponents.
He wrote on X, “Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.”
Full story available on Benzinga.com
