Political retaliation stories

Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as unlawful retaliation

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's Justice Department unlawfully issued grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other state officials during an immigration crackdown, finding the subpoenas were intended to harass and retaliate against Democratic leaders rather than serve a legitimate investigative purpose.