US justice department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats accused of impeding ICE efforts

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sam Levine in New York and Sam LevinJanuary 21, 2026 at 02:24 AM

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The US Justice Department has subpoenaed several top Democratic officials in Minnesota, including the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the state governor, attorney general, and two county attorneys. The subpoenas are part of an investigation into whether these officials conspired to impede federal immigration enforcement efforts. The Justice Department is seeking guidance, policies, and communications related to immigration enforcement since last year, specifically regarding hindering, doxxing, identifying, or surveilling immigration officers. Officials like Mayor Frey and Governor Walz have criticized the investigation as politically motivated and an attempt to intimidate local leaders. The investigation follows claims that public statements by Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement.

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Renee Good 40% St Paul ×240% Donald Trump 40% Mary Moriarty 50% Kaohly Her ×250% John Choi 50% Keith Ellison ×260% Jacob Frey ×270% Minneapolis ×270% Tim Walz ×270% Minnesota ×480% United States Department of Justice ×490%

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federal immigration enforcement 90% justice department 80% subpoena 80% minnesota 70% impeding ice efforts 70% political intimidation 60% local leaders 50% surveilling immigration officers 40% doxxing 40%