Federal officials say the criminal inquiry examines whether MN leaders impeded federal agents during ICE probes
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, escalating a rapidly intensifying conflict between federal authorities and local leaders over immigration enforcement.
Originally reported by CBS News, federal prosecutors are examining whether public statements and actions by Walz and Frey unlawfully interfered with federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. The probe follows days of public criticism by state and city officials after a series of controversial ICE actions, including a fatal shooting and multiple arrests that triggered protests and national scrutiny.
