Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into two ICE officers accused of lying under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month. ICE Director Todd Lyons said on Friday that the agency and the Justice Department are jointly investigating after video evidence showed the officers gave false testimony. The officers, not named, are on administrative leave. They may face firing and criminal charges. "Lying under oath is a serious federal offense," Lyons said. He stressed the importance of integrity and said violations "will not be tolerated." The case involves two Venezuelan men, Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who faced felony assault charges for allegedly attacking an ICE officer during a January incident. The officer fired one shot, hitting Sosa-Celis in the thigh. However, US District Judge Paul A Magnuson dismissed all charges after the US Attorney for Minnesota cited "newly discovered evidence" that contradicted earlier claims. Their lawyer, Brian D Clark, said, "The charges against them were based on lies by an ICE agent who recklessly shot into their home through a closed door." The men's cases highlight growing concerns over federal immigration agents’ actions. Many felony cases against protesters and suspects linked to federal agents have also fallen apart after video and eyewitness evidence challenged official accounts. After the incident, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem criticized Minnesota leaders and called the attack on the officer "attempted murder." DHS has not confirmed if she still holds that view following the new revelations. Robin M Wolpert, defense lawyer for Sosa-Celis, welcomed the investigation into the officers' false statements, calling her client "a crime victim" who suffered serious consequences from these lies. It remains unclear whether the two Venezuelan men will face deportation in the future.