DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey: NPR

The Justice Department has recently issued grand jury subpoenas to several Minnesota government officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. This development is part of an investigation alleging that state officials may have hindered law enforcement during the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Key Developments in the DOJ Investigation

Among those subpoenaed are Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. As of now, reports have not confirmed whether additional state or local leaders face similar scrutiny.

Subpoena Details

• Mayor Jacob Frey: Required to appear in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis on February 3.
• Accusations: The subpoenas allege efforts to impede federal immigration enforcement.

Mayor Frey has responded critically, accusing the federal government of trying to intimidate local leaders. He expressed concerns about the politicization of federal law enforcement, stating that local voices should not be silenced by fear of reprisals.

Responses from Officials and Community

U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and ICE Director Marcos Charles held a press briefing to defend their operations and criticize Minnesota’s leadership. They described immigration enforcement officers as hardworking individuals under attack by local politicians.

Protests have erupted within Minnesota, particularly following the recent fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Macklin Good by an ICE agent. Attorney General Ellison noted that instead of investigating this incident, the federal government is targeting state leaders for their opposition to current immigration practices.

Political Reactions

• Keith Ellison: Claims the DOJ’s actions are a direct consequence of his office’s legal challenges against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
• Donald Trump: Comments on ICE’s operational challenges and the recent shooting, acknowledging that mistakes occur in law enforcement.

As the situation evolves, many Minnesota officials, particularly Ellison, express their commitment to protecting residents from federal overreach. Ellison asserts that he will not be intimidated by these subpoenas and will continue to advocate for Minnesotans facing retaliatory actions by the federal government.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow this developing story as further details emerge regarding the DOJ’s investigation and its implications for Minnesota’s leaders.