Justice Department investigating Minnesota Gov Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey

The Justice Department on Friday opened an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, for allegedly obstructing law enforcement activities, U.S. officials confirmed to Just The News.

The probe was first reported by CBS News in Minnesota. 

The officials said it was likely that Walz and Frey would get grand jury subpoenas soon in an investigation that is looking at obstruction, as well as whether Walz turned a blind eye to a massive fraud scheme in his state. 

The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the investigation so far, but it comes after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warned both men that he was "focused on stopping YOU from your terrorism by whatever means necessary." 

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also accused the pair of perpetuating violence directed at federal officers. 

The comments come as tensions in Minnesota increase over recent shootings involving federal immigration officers. One ICE agent fatally shot a woman last week who allegedly rammed the agent with her car. Minnesota officials argue that the shooting was unjustified, while federal officials counter that the agent acted in self-defense.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.