Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told President Trump that the state's Department of Corrections informs federal authorities when non-citizen inmates are in custody and helps with federal immigration detainers. This call was reported by NBC News as a way to highlight the state's existing cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke with President Trump on a call.
- Governor Walz said the Minnesota Department of Corrections already works with federal authorities on immigration matters.
- The department notifies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when a non-citizen is in state custody.
- Governor Walz stated there are no records of the department releasing someone from prison without notifying federal authorities about custody transfers.
- The news story was reported by NBC News' Natasha Korecki.
- There are updates expected on this developing news story.
