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DOJ Probes Walz, Frey Amid Immigration Threat Controversy

1/19/2026

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On January 17, 2026, CNN's Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings over his defense of federal investigations into Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The Department of Justice is examining whether the officials' statements against federal immigration agents constitute threats.
Mayor Jacob Frey urged ICE to leave Minneapolis after an agent shot a local resident.
Harry Litman, a former prosecutor, called the investigation "total garbage".

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On January 17, 2026, CNN's Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings over his defense of federal investigations into Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The Department of Justice is examining whether the officials' statements against federal immigration agents constitute threats.
Mayor Jacob Frey urged ICE to leave Minneapolis after an agent shot a local resident.
Harry Litman, a former prosecutor, called the investigation "total garbage".