Coverage dated January 16, 2026

DOJ investigating Minnesota officials over alleged ICE Interference

Headline from Newsweek

The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over whether they conspired to obstruct immigration agents amid a major ICE deployment, reports say.

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PJ Media
FAFO: DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation into Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for Impeding ICE (opens PJ Media)
Published Jan 16, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
DOJ investigates Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for impeding ICE enforcement in Minneapolis.
Time
DOJ Reportedly Investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (opens Time)
Published Jan 16, 2026
Time's feed description
The investigation stems from statements made about the surge of thousands of ICE agents deployed to the Minneapolis region in recent weeks.
Townhall
DOJ Reportedly Investigating Tim Walz, Jacob Frey Over Impeding ICE (opens Townhall)
Published Jan 16, 2026
Townhall's feed description
DOJ investigates Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing ICE operations amid protests.
Salon
DOJ to investigate Walz and Frey over their fight against ICE occupation (opens Salon)
Published Jan 16, 2026
Salon's feed description
Federal officials say the criminal inquiry examines whether MN leaders impeded federal agents during ICE probes
Newsweek
DOJ investigating Minnesota officials over alleged ICE Interference (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 16, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over whether they conspired to obstruct immigration agents amid a major ICE deployment, reports say.