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Judge Criticizes Trump Immigration Policy, Faces Controversy

1/29/2026

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On January 26, 2025, Judge Patrick J. Schiltz criticized the Trump Administration's immigration handling.
He summoned ICE Director Todd Lyons to court on contempt charges.
Right-wing supporters questioned Judge Patrick J. Schiltz's impartiality over donations to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Harmeet Dhillon, Department of Homeland Security official, debated Ed Whelan about the judge's potential conflict of interest.
Stephen Miller faced scrutiny over a Minneapolis shooting amid Republican criticism.

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On January 26, 2025, Judge Patrick J. Schiltz criticized the Trump Administration's immigration handling.
He summoned ICE Director Todd Lyons to court on contempt charges.
Right-wing supporters questioned Judge Patrick J. Schiltz's impartiality over donations to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Harmeet Dhillon, Department of Homeland Security official, debated Ed Whelan about the judge's potential conflict of interest.
Stephen Miller faced scrutiny over a Minneapolis shooting amid Republican criticism.