The Justice Department on September 30, 2026, initiated a process to censure both a former and a sitting federal judge in Minnesota. This action follows their discussions with The New York Times regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies in the state. The judges involved are Patrick Schiltz, appointed by George W. Bush, and John Tunheim, who currently serves on the federal bench.
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Justice Department seeks censure of judges for speaking to media about immigration raids
The Justice Department has moved to censure a former and a sitting federal judge in Minnesota for their comments to The New York Times about immigration policies under the Trump administration. The judges involved are Patrick Schiltz and John Tunheim.
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DOJ seeks to censure judges who spokes to NYT about Minnesota immigration raids
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