Legal Insurrection by Ben Smith 1/17/2026
‘Mayor Frey and Governor Walz have to get their city under control. They are encouraging impeding and assault against our law enforcement..”The Department of Justice’s decision to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey marks a significant moment in the ongoing standoff between federal immigration authorities and Democratic leadership in Minnesota. While the probe does not presume guilt, it reflects growing concern inside the federal government that public statements and actions by state and local officials may have crossed from political opposition into potentially improper interference with lawful enforcement activity.
According to reporting, the DOJ has issued subpoenas as part of a criminal investigation examining whether Walz and Frey impeded federal officers as they carried out immigration operations in the Twin Cities. The inquiry reportedly centers on a federal statute addressing conspiracies to obstruct federal investigations, a high bar that suggests investigators believe the public record warrants closer scrutiny.
“The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs… The Post added that Walz and Frey are being investigated in connection with a federal statute on conspiracy to impede a federal investigation.”
More:
https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/01/doj-subpoenas-walz-frey-over-alleged-ice-obstruction-and-reckless-rhetoric/
