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HR 7

A House resolution providing for the impeachment of Keith Ellison, Attorney General of the State of Minnesota, for corrupt conduct in office and for crimes and misdemeanors.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Allen and 20 co-sponsors

Minnesota House resolution proposes impeaching Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison for alleged corrupt conduct, remaining under committee review since March 2026.

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Bill Summary · HR 7

Legislative bill overview

This is a Minnesota House resolution proposing the impeachment of Keith Ellison, the state's Attorney General, citing corrupt conduct in office and crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee. As of the most recent action, the bill remains in committee without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Impeachment of a statewide elected official is a rare and significant constitutional action that, if successful, would remove the Attorney General from office. The outcome would affect Minnesota's law enforcement leadership and could have implications for ongoing cases and departmental operations under the Attorney General's jurisdiction.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in charges: The resolution references "corrupt conduct" and "crimes and misdemeanors" without detailing concrete allegations, making it difficult to evaluate the merits of the impeachment claim
  • Political context and motivations: The bill's sponsors are Republican legislators and Ellison is a Democrat; questions may arise about whether this represents legitimate accountability or partisan conflict
  • Procedural standards: Impeachment requires meeting constitutional thresholds; unclear whether the resolution's allegations meet the legal standards necessary for removal of a constitutional officer

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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