A top Minnesota federal court judge on Wednesday blasted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency for violating nearly 100 court orders in the past month.
“This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Minneapolis U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote in a new court filing.
“ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence,” Schiltz said.
The judge warned that future noncompliance by ICE with federal judicial orders could result in his ordering acting ICE Director Todd Lyons or other government officials to personally appear in court to explain their actions.
“ICE is not a law unto itself,” Schiltz wrote.
