Judge in Minnesota Says ICE Has Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Chief federal judge Patrick J. Schiltz in Minnesota sharply criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for violating nearly 100 court orders related to its aggressive immigration enforcement in the state.
- Judge Schiltz temporarily rescinded an order summoning ICE acting director Todd Lyons to explain why he should not be held in contempt but warned he might reconsider if violations continue.
- The judge emphasized that ICE must comply with court orders unless they are legally overturned, underscoring that the agency is not above the law.
- Attached to his ruling was a list of 96 court orders from 74 immigration cases ICE failed to follow since January 1, a figure likely understated due to the hurried compilation.
- Judge Schiltz highlighted
