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DOJ accuses Minnesota federal judges of misconduct for NY Times immigration interviews

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Justice Department files misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges over immigration interviews

The DOJ filed a judicial misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota who spoke to the New York Times about the immigration enforcement surge in their state. Attorney General Todd Blanche alleged the judges made unethical political statements on pending cases, while one judge defended the interviews as within ethical rules.

Sep 30, 2026·9 sourcesImmigration enforcementImmigration & refugeesInstitutional independence
Justice Department files misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges over immigration interviews
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