ABC: DOJ investigating Walz, Frey for obstructing federal law enforcement activities
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The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for potential conspiracy to obstruct federal immigration enforcement through their public statements. This inquiry follows a major Department of Homeland Security crackdown in Minneapolis and St. Paul, which resulted in over 2,500 arrests, and heightened local tensions after the killing of Renee Good. Both Walz and Frey have condemned the investigation as a politically motivated act of "political targeting" and a "dangerous and authoritarian" weaponization of the justice system by the Trump administration. DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom echoed these sentiments, accusing the administration of creating chaos while ignoring the agent responsible for Good's death. Mayor Frey remained defiant on social media, stating he would not be intimidated from defending his city. The provided text also contains separate, unrelated passages about a new project being a collaborative learning experience that requires organization and clarity, and it concludes by listing the various reporters who contributed to the news report.
The U. is a place where you can learn a lot and meet new people. Is that what you were looking for?Hey.So, the Department of Justice is apparently checking if Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and...
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Is that what you were looking for?Hey.So, the Department of Justice is apparently checking if Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey got in the way of federal immigration enforcement with stuff they said publicly.Two people who know about the investigation, but didn't want their names used, said the whole thing is about a possible conspiracy charge.CBS News first reported on the investigation.This all started because of a big immigration crackdown happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul.Paul, the Department of Homeland Security called this their biggest operation ever, resulting in more than 2,500 arrests.Things have been really tense since Renee Good was shot and killed on January 7, and because of that, leaders from both the state and local community have been urging everyone to protest peacefully.After hearing the news, Governor Walz put out a statement, saying the investigation was part of a pattern of political targeting.Two days ago, it was Elissa Slotkin.Last week?
Yeah, that was Jerome Powell." Before that, Mark Kelly went," he said.Using the justice system as a weapon, and making threats against political enemies? That's a really dangerous and authoritarian move.Walz's office said they hadn't been officially told about any investigation.Richard Carlbom, who chairs the DFL Party, shared these worries.
He said, "Governor Walz and Mayor Frey have repeatedly asked for a quiet, peaceful approach, but ICE keeps doing these chaotic, violent things in our state."He said the Trump administration was "weaponizing the DOJ to target his political enemies," which just made things worse."The only person Donald Trump isn't investigating is the ICE agent who killed Renee Good," Carlbom said.Here's what I've learned about our new project. It covers a lot of ground, from the first steps of getting started to making it a big success.
This project is really a learning experience for all of us. We need to remember to keep our work organized and clear as we go.
Think of this as a way to make sure everyone understands what we're aiming for and how we plan to get there. It’s all about creating something great together, and I believe we can do it.Mayor Jacob Frey wasn't having it. He jumped on X, saying, "They're clearly trying to scare me because I'm sticking up for Minneapolis, our police, and everyone who lives here against all the mess and trouble this Administration has dropped on our city.""I won't let myself be scared."He said he's still really focused on keeping the city safe.The report included work from several reporters: Ed White, Corey Williams, Graham Lee Brewer, Jesse Bedayn, Audrey McAvoy, and Ben Finley. The Associated Press made sure to include them. Think of this as a way to make sure everyone understands what we're aiming for and how we plan to get there. It’s all about creating something great together, and I believe we can do it.Mayor Jacob Frey wasn't having it. He jumped on X, saying, "They're clearly trying to scare me because I'm sticking up for Minneapolis, our police, and everyone who lives here against all the mess and trouble this Administration has dropped on our city.""I won't let myself be scared."He said he's still really focused on keeping the city safe.The report included work from several reporters: Ed White, Corey Williams, Graham Lee Brewer, Jesse Bedayn, Audrey McAvoy, and Ben Finley. The Associated Press made sure to include them.