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DOJ ramps up fight against federal judges after some in Minnesota speak to media about immigration surge cases
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Key Points:
- The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, is filing a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all federal judges in Minnesota, accusing them of bias and political behavior related to immigration cases.
- The complaint follows a New York Times article where six federal judges criticized the DOJ's failure to comply with court orders during a surge in immigration enforcement, citing staffing shortages as a factor.
- Blanche argues the judges' public comments violate judicial ethics and demonstrate bias against the Department of Homeland Security, calling for their recusal from DHS-related cases.
- This move is part of a broader pattern under the Trump administration of confronting judges perceived as obstructive to immigration enforcement, including previous unsuccessful lawsuits and public criticisms of judicial rulings.
- Despite these efforts, similar complaints and public criticisms have historically had little practical effect on judicial proceedings or outcomes.
