Federal Government vs. Minnesota
A chronological account of the standoff between the Trump administration and the state of Minnesota over fraud allegations and immigration enforcement.
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2016
The organization under which much of the fraud occured is launched
2020
In early 2020 the IRS had already revoked the organizations status as a non-profit.
The Minnesota Department of Education began giving the organization substantial grants after Feeding Our Future threatened legal action against the st...
2021
The Minnesota Department of Education raised concerns of fraud with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the FBI began investigating in February 2021
2022
Minnesota Department of Education contracted with a national firm, MH Miles, to conduct in-depth finance reviews of certain community nutrition sponsors
Indictments include approximately $250m worth of fraud
2023
Minnesota creates an Office of Inspector General to investigate allegations in the future, creates a new state-wide Internal Audit Office (SIAO), and ...
2024
Five defendants were already found guilty in June of 2024 of charges ranging from wire fraud, money laundering, and federal programs bribery.
2025
Aimee Bock, a white American citizen, was found guilty in early 2025 of charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit fed...
Abdirashid Bixi Dool, age 36, was charged as the 78th individual in this scheme. He's charged with operating fake food sites in Pelican Rapids and Moo...
Conservative content creator Nick Shirley posts a YouTube video alleging fraud in Somali-run day care centers in Minneapolis, sparking national attent...
HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill announces the federal government is freezing all child care payments to Minnesota (~$185 million annually) amid the fraud allegations.
Department of Homeland Security begins deploying federal agents to Minneapolis as part of broader fraud investigation.
Governor Tim Walz pushes back against federal pressure, stating the administration has 'spent years cracking down on fraudsters' and accusing Trump of political motivations.
2026
Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek an unprecedented third term, citing the 'concerted effort to destroy the president's opponents.' Commits to serving out remaining year of term.
Roughly 2,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents begin deploying to Minneapolis in major escalation of immigration enforcement. Controversial Border Patrol ...
DHS alleges Hilton hotels launched a 'coordinated campaign' to refuse service to federal agents by cancelling room reservations in Minneapolis.
DHS posts video showing Secretary Kristi Noem in tactical vest following armed agents into St. Paul building, arresting suspect allegedly wanted for murder.
DHS announces agents arrested more than 150 people accused of being in the country illegally on Monday. Release highlights nearly a dozen detainees with charges including homicide and robbery.
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz announces agency is auditing all of Minnesota's Medicaid bills, expanding federal scrutiny beyond child care programs.
Republican Minnesota House members Kristin Robbins, Walter Hudson, and Marion Rarick scheduled to testify before House Oversight Committee on 'fraud and misuse of federal funds.'
A US immigration agent has shot dead a 37-year-old woman in the city of Minneapolis, sparking protests overnight.
Deadline for Minnesota to provide 'comprehensive audit' to HHS including CCDF payment details and administrative data for all federal fund recipients before child care payments can resume.
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