Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the state Capitol on January 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he announced he would abandon his re-election campaign.
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A US official said that the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Fry He said in a post on X On Friday: “This is a clear attempt to intimidate me for standing with Minneapolis, local law enforcement and residents against the chaos and danger this administration has brought to our city. I will not be intimidated.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a news conference at City Hall on January 9. Frey has called on federal investigators to turn over information to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension after the shooting death of Renee Judd by a federal officer.
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The killing of Renee McLean Goode by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week has become a flashpoint for simmering opposition to federal agents working within the state.
Walz, Frey and other state Democrats have been vocal in their criticism of ICE’s presence in the state.