DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews
32 sourcesUpdated Oct 2, 2026
The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against seven Minnesota federal judges over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign and its effects on the courts. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges’ comments showed political bias and violated ethics rules on discussing pending cases, and urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security litigation. The interviews described pressure on the courts from immigration cases and alleged government failures to comply with court orders. Judge Patrick J. Schiltz and others defended speaking publicly, saying judicial ethics allow judges to address judicial independence and the rule of law.
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Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.
