The U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to the offices of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of a widening federal investigation tied to recent immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities.
Federal prosecutors are seeking records and communications from state and city officials as they examine whether any actions by local leaders interfered with or obstructed federal immigration operations. The subpoenas were also reported to involve additional Minnesota government offices connected to the dispute.
The investigation follows weeks of heightened tension surrounding expanded federal immigration activity in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, which has sparked protests and sharp criticism from state and city leaders. Walz and Frey have both been vocal opponents of the enforcement surge and have publicly denied any wrongdoing.
Both officials said they intend to cooperate with the legal process while maintaining that their actions were lawful and focused on protecting public safety and civil rights. The Justice Department has not released detailed information about the scope of the probe, and the issuance of subpoenas does not indicate that charges will be filed.
The development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing clash between federal authorities and Minnesota leaders over immigration policy and enforcement.