Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJ
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Key Points:
- The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to several Minnesota officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, as part of an investigation into alleged efforts to impede federal immigration enforcement.
- Mayor Frey criticized the subpoenas as federal intimidation aimed at local leaders, emphasizing concerns over the politicization of law enforcement.
- The subpoenas follow heightened tensions after a recent fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good by a federal agent, which sparked protests and criticism of ICE tactics in Minnesota.
- Attorney General Ellison condemned the DOJ's actions as retaliation for his office's lawsuit against the Trump administration over immigration enforcement practices, affirming his commitment to protect Minnes
