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Walz Defends Clemency for Convicted Sex Offender Deported to Laos

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended the June clemency for Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old, even after federal officials revoked his status and deported him to Laos. Walz said the pardon wasn’t about immigration policy and cited factors like victim support and other considerations, while critics including federal officials and Republican lawmakers—such as Marco Rubio—argued the decision had immigration and safety implications.

via Fox News|

#immigration #laos #pardon

politics3 days ago•9 min saved

Minnesota pardon for Laotian child rapist followed by deportation to Laos after Rubio action

Tim Walz’s Minnesota Board of Pardons granted a full pardon to Tue Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of repeatedly raping a girl beginning at age 10, citing immigration concerns among the reasons for clemency. After the commission’s vote, the pardon was issued, but federal action followed: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he terminated Vang’s legal status in the U.S., and Vang was deported to Laos, ending his stay in the United States.

via Fox News|

#deportation #immigration #pardon

politics6 days ago•6 min saved

Rubio condemns Walz for pardoning a convicted child rapist ahead of deportation

Sen. Marco Rubio criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for pardoning Tue Lue Vang, a Laotian immigrant convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-year-old, arguing the clemency allowed him to avoid deportation; Rubio said Vang has since been removed from the United States, while DHS officials warned the move could shield the criminal from removal and highlighted the Clemency Review Commission’s role in the pardon.

via Fox News|

#deportation #immigration #marco-rubio

politics23 days ago•79 min saved

Judge blocks Trump administration subpoena of Minnesota governor in immigration probe

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's bid to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in an immigration-enforcement probe, saying the move appears politically motivated. Walz and other Minnesota officials condemned the action as an attack on state authority and democratic norms, highlighting concerns about politicization of DOJ investigations.

via AP News|

#doj #immigration #minnesota

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Minnesota Judge Halts DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Gov. Walz as Retaliation

A federal judge in Minnesota voided six DOJ grand-jury subpoenas aimed at Gov. Tim Walz and other local officials, ruling the probes were abusive and retaliatory attempts to punish Walz for resisting the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Judge Patrick Schiltz described the subpoenas as part of a broader pattern of using criminal investigations to pressure political adversaries and coercing officials, while noting constitutional limits on compelling states to enforce federal laws. DOJ has not commented; Walz called the ruling a victory for the rule of law.

via Politico|

#doj #grand-jury #immigration

politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Vance calls for federal probe into Minnesota leaders amid fraud crackdown

Vice President JD. Vance is urging a federal Justice Department probe of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison as the White House pushes a broader crackdown on fraud.

via AP News|

#ellison #jd-vance #justice-department

politics1 month ago•184 min saved

Vance calls for DOJ probe into Walz and Ellison over Minnesota fraud warnings

Vice President JD Vance—who leads the White House anti-fraud task force—has referred a House Oversight Committee report alleging delay of fraud warnings in Minnesota’s social services to the Justice Department for a criminal investigation of Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. Ellison dismissed the claims as unfounded and a political stunt, while Walz had already dropped his reelection bid amid the controversy.

via CNN|

#ellison #fraud-scandal #jd-vance

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

House panel faults Walz and Ellison for lax fraud oversight in federal aid

The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s report accuses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of a major oversight failure in handling federally funded fraud, alleging state officials knew of systemic fraud as early as 2019 but continued payments to suspicious providers; agencies reportedly had power to suspend payments without court or federal direction. The findings estimate about $300 million in federal child-nutrition funds were lost to fraud and up to $9 billion in Medicaid funds were at risk due to oversight gaps, with whistleblowers allegedly retaliated against while leadership focused on political fallout. Walz’s office dismissed the committee’s actions as partisan.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#ellison #fraud #minnesota

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Oversight Panel Accuses Minnesota Leaders of Failing to Stop Federal Fraud

A House Oversight Committee interim report alleges that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew for years about widespread fraud in federally funded Minnesota social services, failed to suspend payments despite authority, and allowed hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to flow to fraudulent actors, with whistleblowers sidelined and investigations ongoing.

via House.gov|

#ellison #fraud #minnesota

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Capitol Hill confronts Minnesota fraud probe as Walz and Ellison testify

The House Oversight Committee revisits Minnesota’s welfare‑fraud saga, with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying as Republicans allege they knew of fraud years ago and did not act, potentially costing taxpayers billions; Walz and Ellison defend their actions amid ongoing investigations, whistleblower protections, and a broader funding dispute with the federal government.

via CNN|

#ellison #fraud #house-oversight

politics4 months ago•19 min saved

Minnesota Democrats map a calculated defense as Trump’s immigration crackdown hits Minneapolis

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Atty. Gen. Keith Ellison led a coordinated seven‑week effort to blunt Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, using court battles, media strategy, back‑channel diplomacy, and National Guard planning while keeping city policies like the separation ordinance intact. The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents intensified pressure, but the officials worked to de‑escalate protests and avoid giving Trump a public win, a blueprint they say others blue cities are watching as they face similar federal crackdowns.

via Politico|

#frey #immigration #minnesota

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Walz and Ellison to testify before Congress on Minnesota welfare-fraud probe

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify March 4 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about Minnesota social security/welfare fraud, as part of Chair James Comer’s investigation and a broader push to curb waste and abuse; Walz has previously spoken on immigration enforcement cooperation, and Ellison is a former congressman, with the hearing occurring amid ongoing funding and immigration-policy debates in Congress.

via Politico|

#congress #ellison #fraud

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Minnesota Democrats Teeter as Trump Talks and Immigration Tensions Persist

Minnesota Democrats are trying to thread a delicate needle with Donald Trump on immigration policy, after Trump signaled a path toward de-escalation following conversations with Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. A social-media clarification from Frey about Minneapolis not enforcing federal immigration laws briefly rattled the détente, prompting Trump to warn of dangerous consequences. The episode highlights the fragile, diplomacy-first approach Democrats are pursuing to end the federal crackdown in Minnesota while navigating competing political pressures at the state and city levels.

via Politico|

#frey #immigration #minnesota

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid as Walz steps aside

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for Minnesota governor after incumbent Tim Walz said he would not seek a third term. In a video, Klobuchar framed the race around Minnesota values, pledging to stand up to immigration enforcement policies and to root out fraud tied to federal relief programs. Walz’s exit comes amid clashes with the federal government over immigration enforcement, and Klobuchar’s bid will face a crowded Republican field as Minnesota negotiates ongoing public-fraud issues and national political dynamics.

via The Guardian|

#governor-race #ice #klobuchar

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Walz rules out any future elected office, vows to serve in other ways

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told MS Now he will never run for elected office again, saying he’ll continue serving the public in other ways after withdrawing from reelection earlier this month; he acknowledged Republican hostility but said he’ll be OK after leaving office, highlighting accomplishments like paid family leave, free school meals and the COVID response.

via kare11.com|

#elections #minnesota #politics