Minnesota Judge Counts ICE Violations At Nearly 100 Court Orders: "ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself"

CBS Minnesota

January 30, 2026

A federal judge is calling out ICE and its alleged noncompliance with court orders connected to actions in Minnesota. The strong statement was made in the context of a court order for a man held without due process.

Juan, who asked WCCO not to use his last name, was released on Tuesday, thereby triggering the cancellation of the hearing scheduled for Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons. Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz, nonetheless, issued a stern warning.

"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence," Schiltz said, adding that he counted 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases.

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