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Ellison Claims DOJ Subpoena Politically Motivated Amid Immigration Probe

1/22/2026

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the Department of Justice subpoena is politically motivated against him and the state.
He links the subpoena to his office's challenge against federal immigration enforcement, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
The DOJ is investigating obstruction of federal immigration enforcement during protests, including one that disrupted a church service.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the Department of Justice subpoena is politically motivated against him and the state.
He links the subpoena to his office's challenge against federal immigration enforcement, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
The DOJ is investigating obstruction of federal immigration enforcement during protests, including one that disrupted a church service.