Federal judge in Minnesota threatens Trump officials with contempt over violated orders

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,004

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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A federal judge in Minnesota ordered officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Justice to appear before him and explain why they should not be held in contempt.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan’s order refers to “numerous unlawful violations of court orders,” specifically the government’s repeated failure to return property taken from immigrants who were illegally detained during Operation Metro Surge.

Bryan issued the order on Thursday and called for the …

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