"We shouldn't have to live in a country where people fear that federal law enforcement will be used to play politics or crack down on local voices they disagree with,"
"They're everyday people doing a very hard job, trying to enforce the immigration laws in an environment where local and state politicians have been spreading rhetoric that dehumanizes these officers and agents,"
"Less than two weeks ago, federal agents shot and killed a Minnesotan in broad daylight,"
"Now, instead of seriously investigating the killing of Renee Good, Trump is weaponizing the justice system against any leader who dares stand up to him."
The Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas to several Minnesota state and local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz, in a probe alleging a conspiracy to impede federal immigration enforcement. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her were also subpoenaed. Frey's subpoena requires him to appear in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis on Feb. 3. Frey accused the federal government of weaponizing its power to intimidate local leaders and said people should not fear federal law enforcement being used to play politics. ICE and Border Patrol leaders defended agents and criticized Minnesota leaders amid protests after an agent shot and killed Renee Macklin Good.
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