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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Karnowski and Alanna Durkin Richer

Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe.

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, a person familiar with the matter said.

The subpoenas, which seek records, were sent to the offices of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties, the person said.

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