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US justice department subpoenas Minnesota officials in alleged immigration obstruction probe

US justice department subpoenas Minnesota officials in alleged immigration obstruction probe

Summary

The US Justice Department has sent subpoenas to Minnesota officials, accusing them of blocking federal immigration agents. These subpoenas were served to Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Key Facts

  • The US Justice Department served subpoenas to Minnesota officials.
  • The officials are accused of stopping federal immigration officers from doing their jobs.
  • Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Mayor Jacob Frey are among those subpoenaed.
  • US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Minnesota around the time the subpoenas were served.
  • Mayor Frey commented that he is being targeted for opposing President Trump's actions.
  • Attorney General Ellison stated that the justice system is being used as a political tool.
  • Governor Walz called the investigation a distraction and criticized its focus.

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