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Trump Administration Investigates Minnesota Leaders Over Immigration Resistance

1/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration accuses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of organizing anti-ICE resistance.
DHS asserted that nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens were released into communities.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections countered that only 207 non-U.S. citizens were in custody.
Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating both officials for potentially obstructing law enforcement efforts related to immigration enforcement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration accuses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of organizing anti-ICE resistance.
DHS asserted that nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens were released into communities.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections countered that only 207 non-U.S. citizens were in custody.
Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating both officials for potentially obstructing law enforcement efforts related to immigration enforcement.