Minnesota Republicans have introduced impeachment resolutions targeting Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, accusing both officials of misconduct tied to fraud investigations and law enforcement controversies. The measures—filed as House Resolution 6 and House Resolution 7—allege “corrupt conduct,” with Ellison’s resolution also referencing “crimes and misdemeanors.”
The resolution against Walz focuses on his administration’s handling of high-profile fraud cases, including the widely reported Feeding Our Future fraud case. Republican lawmakers argue the governor failed to uphold his constitutional duty to enforce state laws, pointing to repeated incidents involving misuse of public funds and oversight failures within state agencies.
The measure targeting Ellison centers on his positions related to immigration enforcement and protest activity. It references his defense of demonstrators, including those involved in protests at a St. Paul church, and raises concerns about his past interactions connected to individuals later charged in the Feeding Our Future case. Republicans claim these actions undermined enforcement efforts, including those related to the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
Despite the aggressive push, the path forward for impeachment remains difficult. Minnesota’s House is evenly split, meaning Republicans would need full party unity and at least one Democrat to advance the articles. Even if that hurdle were cleared, conviction in the Senate would require a two-thirds majority—unlikely given Democratic control. For now, the effort appears more symbolic, signaling political pressure rather than an imminent removal process.