Trump DOJ Subpoenas Against Tim Walz Blocked by GOP-Appointed Federal Judge
Summary
A federal judge blocked six subpoenas from the Department of Justice that sought communications from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state and local officials. The judge ruled that the subpoenas were meant to punish Minnesota officials for opposing federal immigration efforts, not to support a real criminal investigation.Key Facts
- The subpoenas targeted Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and officials from Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
- The DOJ wanted one year’s worth of emails, texts, and policy documents about immigration enforcement.
- The subpoenas came after Minnesota officials sued to stop a federal immigration operation called Operation Metro Surge.
- U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz, appointed by President George W. Bush, blocked the subpoenas.
- The judge said the subpoenas were used for political reasons, to pressure and punish Minnesota officials.
- The ruling limits the federal government’s use of grand jury demands against state and local governments resisting federal policies.
- The judge described the DOJ’s tactics as "blatantly unlawful" and an abuse of power.
- The DOJ said the information was needed for a federal investigation, but the court disagreed, finding the subpoenas were retaliatory.
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