
Melinda Williams
Melinda Williams is a former federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was recently terminated following internal disputes regarding the Justice Department's investigation into a controversial shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Williams, who had been involved in high-profile welfare fraud investigations, was among several prosecutors who resigned amidst disagreements over the handling of the case, which raised significant public scrutiny and questions about the use of deadly force by federal agents.
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Melinda Williams was a former Criminal Chief and Counsel to the US Attorney who resigned in protest.
18 Days in Minnesota: How immigration agents killed 2 US citizensCNN·
United States· 2026-07-22
Melinda Williams was one of the fired prosecutors involved in the fraud work.
Federal MN prosecutors terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probeFox News·
United States· 2026-01-15














