Politics Jun 22 Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe In a ruling unsealed Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz found the “dominant purpose” of the subpoenas was to “coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration law and to harass and retaliate against them for… By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Scott Bauer, 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
Politics Feb 12 Minnesota immigration crackdown is ending, Homan says The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Jan 29 Klobuchar announces she's running for Minnesota governor after Walz dropped bid By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Sen. Amy Klobuchar's decision gives Democrats a high-profile candidate and proven statewide winner as their party tries to hold onto the office occupied by Gov. Tim Walz. … Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump says he talked with Minnesota Gov. Walz after weekend shooting of Alex Pretti By Associated Press The president said the two “actually” seem to be on the same page in wanting to work together as it relates to immigration issues in Minnesota. Continue reading
Jan 20 DOJ subpoenas Minnesota Gov. Walz and other officials in obstruction investigation By Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, a person familiar with the… Continue reading
Jan 16 Justice Department investigates Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Jack Brook, Associated Press The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 4:15 Minnesota leaders call for calm as protests escalate and Trump intensifies threats By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Eliot Barnhart Protesters clashed with ICE agents in Minnesota again after a man was shot and wounded when he allegedly assaulted federal officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry called for calmer reactions on the street as President Trump is threatening to deploy troops… Continue watching