DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and local Democratic leaders.
- The probe centers on statements made by Walz and Frey regarding the deployment of nearly 3,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis for immigration enforcement and fraud investigations.
- The large federal presence has sparked local protests and clashes, especially after an ICE officer killed Minnesota resident Renee Good, leading Walz and Frey to criticize the federal tactics as chaotic and unsafe.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Walz and Frey of encouraging obstruction and assaults on federal officers, labeling such actions as federal
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