Coverage dated January 16, 2026

Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement

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Walz said in a statement: “Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system and threatening political opponents is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.”

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  1. NPR

    Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor (opens NPR)

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    Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. In response to the news, Frey said in a social media post: "I will not be intimidated."

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    DOJ probes Gov. Tim Walz, Mayor Frey over immigration enforcement | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents, a source familiar with the probe said today.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, sources say (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The Justice Department is investigating whether the two Democratic officials impeded immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, according to sources.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Walz said in a statement: “Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system and threatening political opponents is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.”

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Justice Department investigates Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  6. New York Post

    DOJ probing Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents: report (opens New York Post)

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    The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents, CBS News reported on Friday, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    DOJ probes Walz, Frey over statements on ICE (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    MINNEAPOLIS -- The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  8. Truthout

    Trump’s DOJ Is Investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (opens Truthout)

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    “The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her,” Walz wrote.

  9. WHDH Boston

    Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public

  10. Breitbart News

    Reports: Justice Dept. Investigates Tim Walz, Jacob Frey for Obstruction (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for obstructing law enforcement.Crime

  11. CNN

    DOJ investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor, who decry probe as intimidation tactic (opens CNN)

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    The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

  12. WMUR

    DOJ investigates Tim Walz and Jacob Frey (opens WMUR)

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    The DOJ is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources say

  13. BNO News

    DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over impeding immigration enforcement (opens BNO News)

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    The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over allegations they impeded federal immigration agents, according to CBS News. The reported inquiry comes as Minnesota and leaders in Minneapolis and St.

  14. Fox News

    Federal prosecutors open investigation into Walz, Frey over alleged impeding of law enforcement (opens Fox News)

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    Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts, sources familiar with the probe confirm.

  15. WSVN Miami

    DOJ investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor over alleged obstruction of law enforcement, sources say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources familiar

  16. RedState

    Update: Walz, Frey Now Being Investigated by DOJ Over Anti-ICE Actions - MN Gov Is Not Happy (opens RedState)

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    DOJ investigates Walz and Frey over anti-ICE actions amid rising tensions in Minnesota.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Tim Walz and Jacob Frey under criminal investigation by DOJ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Department of Justice subpoenaed Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for impeding federal law enforcement's ability in Minnesota.

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