Overview
- CBS first reported the investigation, which the Associated Press corroborated via anonymous sources who said DOJ is examining potential conspiracy violations tied to public comments.
- A CNN report, citing a person familiar with the case, said a grand jury has issued subpoenas to both officials, though Walz's office said it had received no notice as of Friday.
- DOJ declined to comment, while Walz criticized what he called weaponization of the justice system and Frey described the probe as an intimidation attempt.
- The inquiry is unfolding during what DHS has called its largest ICE operation in Minneapolis–St. Paul, with more than 2,500 arrests and rising tensions after the Jan. 7 homicide of Renee Good.
- On Friday, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Minneapolis as sources said the administration plans to send about 1,000 additional CBP agents along with a smaller number of FBI personnel.