Minnesota Democrats ICE Investigation: Federal-State Clash Escalates
The Justice Department is investigating Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing ICE operations in Minnesota. Read about the legal and political fallout.
The gloves are off in the mounting battle over immigration enforcement. The US Justice Department is investigating two top Minnesota liberals—Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—for allegedly obstructing federal operations. According to CBS News, the probe centers on whether their rhetoric and actions illegally impeded ICE agents from performing their duties.
The Impact of Minnesota Democrats ICE Investigation on Local Tensions
Tensions in the city reached a breaking point following the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old legal observer who was shot by an ICE agent last week. While federal officials claim she attempted to run over an officer, video footage suggests a more complex encounter. Official reports noted Good suffered at least three gunshot wounds, including a potential fourth to the head, sparking widespread protests across Minneapolis.
US District Judge Katherine Menendez responded to the unrest by issuing an 83-page order that significantly restricts federal law enforcement. The ruling blocks officers from using pepper spray on peaceful demonstrators and prevents them from detaining drivers without "reasonable articulable suspicion." It's a major legal hurdle for the thousands of federal agents currently deployed in the state.
A War of Words and Law
Governor Walz didn't mince words on Friday, calling the inquiry an "authoritarian tactic" intended to weaponize the justice system. Mayor Frey added that he won't be intimidated by what he views as an attempt to cause chaos. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to claim the local leaders have "totally lost control" and labeled protesters as "highly paid professionals."
The DOJ is citing 18 U.S.C. § 372, a statute that criminalizes conspiracies to prevent federal officers from carrying out their duties through intimidation or threats. Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal, have rallied in Minnesota, accusing ICE of reckless and lawless behavior that has seen legal US citizens detained for hours.
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