ICE releases detainee following slapdown from federal judge

‘The court’s patience is at an end.’

By: Brian Martucci

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 715

Last Updated: 8 hours, 52 minutes ago

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U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement released the detainee at the center of a growing rift between the Trump administration and Minnesota courts Tuesday, bowing to pressure from the chief judge of the federal district court here.

On Monday, Judge Patrick Schiltz took what he admitted was the “extraordinary step” of ordering ICE’s acting director to release the man, who is identified in court documents as Juan T.R. — or face contempt proceedings.

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