Key Takeaways
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is a prominent "sanctuary politician" but not currently under DOJ investigation.
- Investigation into ICE Officer Jonathan Ross for Renee Goode's death is ongoing, with evidence gathering still pending.
- A federal judge issued an injunction against ICE agents retaliating against Minnesota protesters.
- AG Ellison refutes claims of Minnesota being targeted due to undocumented populations or fraud.
- The surge of ICE activity in Minneapolis has caused deaths, injuries, discrimination, and economic disruption.
Deep Dive
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison describes recent events as chaotic, expressing surprise at potential federal persecution.
- While not under DOJ investigation, Ellison's name is at the top of a White House list of 'sanctuary politicians'.
- Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz are among Minnesota officials currently under DOJ investigation.
- Attorney General Ellison states the investigation into Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who killed Renee Goode, is not being delayed.
- Ellison, with 35 years of legal experience including prosecuting George Floyd's murderers, emphasizes the need for a ready case before charging.
- Crucial evidence, including the final autopsy report and access to the car, is still pending, with potential federal interference.
- A federal judge issued an injunction against ICE agents retaliating against protesters in Minnesota.
- Attorney General Ellison believes the order, issued by Judge Kate Menendez, is thoughtful and will be upheld despite the conservative Eighth Circuit.
- Ellison noted that while former President Trump has been lawless in some areas, he has generally followed court orders in domestic matters.
- The guest noted aggressive immigration enforcement tactics in other cities, comparing agents to the Gestapo in Chicago.
- While colleagues from other cities provided some guidance, the surge in Minneapolis has been unprecedented.
- The U.S. Constitution is being relied upon as a playbook to address the current situation.
- The guest refutes claims that Minnesota is being targeted due to undocumented populations or fraud within the Somali community.
- Minnesota has actively prosecuted fraud, including over 300 Medicaid fraud cases and federal prosecutions for Feeding Our Future fraud, resulting in convictions and restitution.
- The guest questioned the administration's focus on fraud, citing the president's own history with civil liabilities for fraud and pardons of other fraudsters.
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison states the surge of ICE activity in Minnesota has led to deaths, injuries, discrimination, and economic impact, causing fear and a shortage of restaurant workers.
- Ellison emphasizes the need for ICE agents to respect civil and human rights, clarifying that Minnesota's immigration situation is not the cause of the surge.
- The current situation is framed as a game of endurance, persistence, and will, questioning whether love for democracy and inclusion will prevail.