Minnesota Judge Calls Out ICE for Ignoring Court Orders

In Minnesota, a federal judge has made a strong statement against ICE. He said they have broken nearly 100 court orders. This is a big deal. The judge, Patrick J. Schiltz, is not happy. He thinks ICE is acting like they are above the law. ICE has been very active in Minnesota. They have been following strict immigration rules. But they have not been following court orders. Judge Schiltz said this is a problem. He even thought about making the acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons, come to court. He wanted to ask him why he should not be held in contempt.But Judge Schiltz did not make Lyons come to court right away. He gave them a warning. If ICE keeps breaking the rules, he might change his mind. The judge made it clear. ICE can challenge court orders. But they have to follow them until they are changed. Judge Schiltz also shared a list. It had 96 court orders that ICE did not follow. These were from 74 different cases. He thinks the real number is even higher. The judges who made the list were very busy. They did not have much time. The judge wants people to think about this. He said it should make anyone worried. No matter what they think about politics. The rule of law is important. Everyone should follow it.