Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey for obstructing ICE

The Justice Department on Friday opened an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, for allegedly obstructing law enforcement activities, U.S. officials confirmed to Just The News.The probe was first reported by CBS News in Minnesota. 
The officials said it was likely that Walz and Frey would get grand jury subpoenas soon in an investigation that is looking at obstruction, as well as whether Walz turned a blind eye to a massive fraud scheme in his state. 
The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the investigation so far, but it comes after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warned both men that he was “focused on stopping YOU from your terrorism by whatever means necessary.” 
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also accused the pair of perpetuating violence directed at federal officers. 
Walz responded to the federal investigation Friday night, claiming the probe was an “authoritarian tactic.” 
“Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic,” Walz said on X. “The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.” 
Frey accused the department of trying to intimidate him over his support for the city, including local law enforcement officers and residents who were protesting federal immigration operations. 
I will not be intimidated,” Frey insisted on X. “My focus remains where it’s always been: keeping our city safe.”
The comments come as tensions in Minnesota increase over recent shootings involving federal immigration officers. One ICE agent fatally shot a woman last week who allegedly rammed the agent with her car. Minnesota officials argue that the shooting was unjustified, while federal officials counter that the agent acted in self-defense.
Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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