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DOJ serves subpoenas to Minnesota officials

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Newest development Jan 21, 2026 · 4 reportsDOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, Her and others in probe alleging immigration obstruction

Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other state leaders have been sent subpoenas by the Justice Department as it investigates officials for allegedly conspiring to obstruct law enforcement during immigration operations.

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  1. Hot Air

    DOJ Issues Subpoenas to Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    DOJ subpoenas Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey amid investigation of federal law interference.

  2. The Daily Signal

    Justice Department Subpoenas Walz, Frey, Other Leaders Amid Opposition to ICE (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed amid opposition to ICE in the Twin Cities.

  3. KYMA Yuma

    DOJ serves subpoenas to Minnesota officials (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other state leaders have been sent subpoenas by the Justice Department as it investigates officials for allegedly conspiring to obstruct law enforcement during immigration operations.

  4. NBC News

    DOJ serves subpoenas to Walz, Frey and other Minnesota officials amid immigration crackdown (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Justice Department has sent subpoenas to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

  5. Fox News

    DOJ serves grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Dems in investigation of ICE obstruction: sources (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    DOJ served grand jury subpoenas to five Minnesota government offices — including the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s office and the Minneapolis Mayor’s Office, sources say.

  6. PJ Media

    BREAKING: DOJ Subpoenas Walz, Frey, Ellison and Other Minnesota Dems (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders amid investigation into ICE obstruction and illegal immigration.

  7. Forbes

    Five Minnesota Democratic Leaders Issued Subpoenas by DOJ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Tim Walz, Jacob Frey, Kahly Her, Keith Ellison and Mary Moriarty were issued subpoenas by the federal government.

  8. Newsweek

    DOJ To Subpoena Minnesota AG In Criminal Probe of Democrat Officials Amid ICE Crackdown: Report - Live Updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Stay with Newsweek for the latest updates.

  9. The Guardian

    US justice department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats accused of impeding ICE efforts (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey among officials who received subpoenas

  10. RedState

    Here We Go: DOJ Serves Subpoenas on Offices of MN Officials Including Walz, Frey, Ellison (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    DOJ investigates MN officials over alleged obstruction of ICE operations with subpoenas.

  11. NPR

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJ (opens NPR)

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    The Minnesota attorney general and St. Paul mayor have also been subpoenaed as local, state and federal officials have clashed in the aftermath of the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

  12. Legal Insurrection

    Report: DOJ Subpoenas More Minnesota Dems in Probe Alleging ICE Obstruction (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are a few who received the subpoenas.

  13. CBS News

    DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, Her and others in probe alleging immigration obstruction (opens CBS News)

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    Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, newly-elected St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and others have been subpoenaed in a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers.

  14. The Christian Post

    DOJ subpoenas Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota officials in ICE obstruction investigation (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    The DOJ has subpoenaed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other state officials as part of an obstruction investigation.

  15. Detroit Lakes Tribune

    DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in criminal grand jury probe over ICE response (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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    Detroit Lakes Tribune's feed description

    Six offices were served with subpoenas, according to a Justice Department official, including those of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

  16. Washington Examiner

    DOJ serves grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Justice Department is investigating whether state and local leaders in Minnesota obstructed ICE operations.

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