Summary
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for possibly interfering with federal immigration enforcement through their public statements. This investigation is happening amidst a large immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with more than 2,500 arrests reported. The situation also includes notable incidents, such as the release and re-arrest of a Liberian man within days due to immigration enforcement activities.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department is investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for potentially obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
- The investigation focuses on whether they violated a conspiracy law.
- Walz and Frey have publicly responded, denouncing the investigation as intimidation.
- Over 2,500 arrests have occurred as part of a major immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
- Officials are urging protests against immigration enforcement to remain peaceful.
- President Trump mentioned but refrained from using a law to send troops to control protests.
- A Liberian man, Garrison Gibson, experienced repeated detention by immigration authorities, but was released again.
- Native American leaders are advising individuals to carry tribal IDs amid increased immigration enforcement activities.
