Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for possibly obstructing federal immigration agents. This comes after an incident involving an ICE agent fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, which led to protests. The inquiry focuses on whether Walz and Frey tried to stop federal agents from doing their jobs.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department is investigating two Minnesota officials, Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.
- The investigation concerns alleged obstruction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- The inquiry follows the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, leading to protests.
- Good was reportedly shot at least three times, and there are conflicting reports about her actions.
- The specific law involved is 18 U.S.C. § 372, which relates to obstructing federal officers.
- Governor Walz and Mayor Frey have expressed strong opposition towards ICE's presence in Minneapolis.
- Protests in Minneapolis continued after the details of Good's death were released.
- President Trump criticized local leaders and protesters, ruling out using the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
