DOJ investigates whether public statements obstruct federal immigration enforcement The Justice Department opened a probe into Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, examining if their remarks could violate a conspiracy statute by impeding ICE actions; two anonymous sources disclosed the focus, and the Minneapolis U.S. attorney’s office has not commented [1][2].

Twin Cities immigration sweep labeled DHS’s largest recent operation Federal agents have conducted a week‑long crackdown in Minneapolis and St. Paul, described by Homeland Security as its biggest recent effort, resulting in more than 2,500 arrests; the operation intensified after the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good, with agents pulling individuals from cars and homes amid angry bystanders [1][2].

Judge restricts federal officers from detaining peaceful protesters A U.S. District Judge ruled that federal personnel involved in the Minneapolis‑area operation cannot detain or use tear gas on demonstrators who are not obstructing authorities, a decision stemming from an ACLU‑backed civil case [1][2].

Garrison Gibson’s repeated arrests underscore procedural disputes Liberian resident Garrison Gibson was seized after ICE broke down his door, released when a judge deemed the arrest unlawful, then detained again at an immigration office before a second release; the case centers on his supervision status and whether proper notice was given for revocation [1][2].