Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter. In response to reports of the investigation, Walz said in a statement: "Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. WATCH | Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act: Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minneapolis protests | Duration 4:48 U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened on social media to invoke the Insurrection Act, allowing him to deploy troops as protests against ICE agents persist in Minneapolis. The act would enable the military and National Guard troops to perform law enforcement functions typically done by local police. Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche earlier this week blamed Walz and Frey for the confrontations and said he was focused on stopping them by "whatever means necessary."

Source: CBC News January 17, 2026 15:02 UTC