Nation Aug 27 ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected By Michael Gonzalez, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release from custody Minnesota officials believe Castro could flee to Mexico, citing calls he made from jail to a woman in Mexico, talking "about marrying her and buying a house in Mexico when he is released," according to the lawsuit. By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press
Nation Aug 18 Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial Attorney General Keith Ellison says Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not signed papers to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro since his arrest in Texas in May. By Mark Vancleave, Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Politics Jun 09 Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud' Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Mar 04 WATCH: Gov. Walz testifies that Trump's immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight Minnesota's governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the state. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Mar 03 Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's withholding of $243 million in Medicaid funds By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Minnesota's attorney general says his office has a strong track record of fighting Medicaid fraud. Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump softens stance on Minnesota crackdown as some federal agents prepare to leave By Steve Karnowski, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press President Donald Trump softened his tone Monday on the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, touting productive conversations with the governor and Minneapolis mayor as he sent the border czar to take charge of much of the enforcement effort. Some federal agents were expected… Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 7:11 Minnesota AG says 'destructive' immigration raids are eroding trust in government By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz As the Trump administration's immigration operations continue in the Twin Cities, Amna Nawaz discussed the state response with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Continue watching
Dec 31 What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press/Report for America States will have to provide more verification for the child care centers that receive funds from the Child Care and Development Fund, according to a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Democrats need Walz's leadership and 'steady hand,' Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says By Jackie Hai Ellison encouraged uncommitted delegates to engage in more dialogue with elected Democratic leaders to push the change they want to see. Continue reading