Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Authorities are examining if they tried to block federal immigration agents from doing their jobs. This investigation relates to recent tensions in Minneapolis after protests and a death involving an ICE officer.
Key Facts
- The DOJ is investigating Minnesota officials for possible interference with federal immigration enforcement.
- Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey are the officials under investigation.
- The inquiry focuses on whether they tried to stop ICE and Border Patrol agents.
- Thousands of federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis in recent weeks.
- Tensions have increased in the area after protests and a fatal incident involving an ICE officer.
- Major news outlets like CBS News and CNN are reporting on the investigation.
