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DOJ Investigates Walz and Frey, Not ICE Agent Ross

1/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is not investigating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross for the shooting of Renee Good.
The DOJ is probing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly inciting protests against ICE.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says investigations are based on appropriateness, not pressure.
Eyewitness accounts and video evidence challenge the claim that Good ran over Ross.

History

Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon Johnson, was a landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This followed earlier civil rights efforts, including the Civil Rights Act of 1960, which aimed to address voting rights. The ongoing investigation into Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey highlights the enduring challenges in civil rights and immigration enforcement today.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is not investigating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross for the shooting of Renee Good.
The DOJ is probing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly inciting protests against ICE.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says investigations are based on appropriateness, not pressure.
Eyewitness accounts and video evidence challenge the claim that Good ran over Ross.

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