DOJ investigating Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor for allegedly impeding federal agents during crackdown

The Department of Justice is investigating whether Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey impeded federal agents during the recent crackdown on immigration enforcement in the state.

The investigation focuses on public statements the two men have made that may be in potential violation of a conspiracy statute, The Associated Press reported.

In response to reports of the investigation, Walz said in an online statement: “Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system and threatening political opponents is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.”

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