Rep. Ben Davis Announces Intent to File Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Keith Ellison

ST. PAUL – Representative Ben Davis (R–Merrifield) announced today that he plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, citing serious concerns about public trust, constitutional consistency, and the impartial execution of the duties of the office.

“As legislators, we take an oath to uphold the Constitution and defend the rights of all Minnesotans equally,” said Rep. Davis. “When the state’s top law enforcement officer appears to apply those protections selectively or exercise questionable judgment, it becomes our responsibility to act.”

Davis pointed to the Attorney General’s recorded meeting with individuals later indicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, along with subsequent campaign donation questions, arguing that the circumstances raise legitimate concerns about judgment and the appearance of impartiality during one of the largest fraud scandals in Minnesota history.

He also cited what he described as a broader pattern of selective advocacy, including controversy surrounding the disruption of a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul. Davis said statements defending the agitators’ First Amendment rights while failing to equally emphasize the rights of religious worshippers demonstrate an inconsistent application of constitutional principles.

“The First Amendment protects both freedom of speech and freedom of religion,” Davis said. “Government officials cannot pick and choose whose rights are defended and whose are allowed to be trampled. Equal justice under the law requires consistency.”

Davis emphasized that impeachment is a constitutional accountability process intended to restore public confidence when serious concerns arise about the conduct of an elected official.

“Public office is a public trust,” Davis said. “Minnesotans deserve leadership that upholds the Constitution without fear or favor.”

Rep. Davis plans to formally introduce articles of impeachment when the House next convenes.