U.S. Attorney in Manhattan Names Deputy to Oversee Transition

New York Man Sues ICE After Agents Visit Home Over Critical Email

A Rochester, New York, man is suing DHS and ICE officials after federal agents allegedly went to his home and later tried to contact him at a New York City hotel over an email criticizing then acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.

New York man says ICE violated his constitutional rights with home visit following angry email

A New York man lambasted former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons over email for his leadership following two fatal Minneapolis shootings. Agents showed up at his front doorstep months later, warning about criminal charges, prompting a First Amendment lawsuit.

Todd Blanche plot upended by judge to ‘harass and retaliate’ against Trump foes

A federal judge has upended Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s campaign to “retaliate” against Minnesota Democrats who refused to help enforce President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota quashed all six grand-jury subpoenas Monday targeting Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, []

Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials

Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials

New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency

A New York resident is suing after officers showed up at his home five months after he emailed ICE's director criticizing the agency's tactics.

Judge Who Donated to Immigrant Legal Aid Group Blocks DOJ Immigration Probe of Walz, Ellison

A federal judge in Minnesota, who has donated to an immigrant legal aid group, quashed several federal grand jury subpoenas of documents from Gov. Tim Walz and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul over compliance with immigration enforcement. In a 29-page opinion issued Monday, Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz of the District of...

The man Trump wants to run the DoJ

The attorney-general nominee’s journey from a white-collar New York law firm to the centre of the administration

US judge blocks subpoenas to Minnesota officials in DOJ immigration probe

US judge blocks subpoenas to Minnesota officials in DOJ immigration probe

Federal judge quashes Trump DOJ subpoenas aimed at Minnesota's Walz, Frey

A federal judge in Minnesota has tossed out multiple Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote there was “no doubt” the DOJ issued the subpoenas to “harass” political opponents of President...

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas Of Minnesota Leaders: ‘Harass And Retaliate’

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several state and local officials, calling the move an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.” In an unsealed ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz found that the “dominant purpose” of the January subpoenas was to force Minnesota leaders [] Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas Of Minnesota Leaders: ‘Harass And Retaliate’

Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea

Hinds County announced the temporary appointment of a new district attorney following the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. The post Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Illinois attorney general has paid private attorneys $2 million in recent years – Center Square

Illinois' top state attorney has paid more than 2 million in the past three years to private law firms, several of which have contributed to his campaign, to defend the state against a variety of claims. Most of that money has gone to two prominent law firms for two high-profile lawsuits that targeted the Illinois Department of Corrections, one of which recently obtained class-action status.

ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suing

An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency’s one-time head.

Judge quashes subpoena of Tim Walz and accuses DOJ of trying to force immigration assistance

A federal judge on Monday threw out subpoenas issued by the Justice Department targeting Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and other Minnesota officials who requested the state’s records on cooperation with immigration enforcement. In a scathing 29-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz framed the DOJ subpoenas as harassment, calling the department’s use of a grand []

Who is David Streever? Rochester man files lawsuit against DHS after ICE visit to his home over email

A Rochester man is suing DHS after federal agents warned him over a harsh email he sent to ICE's former acting director.

DOJ sues New York over law barring federal agents from wearing masks

The Department of Justice is suing New York over a law set to take effect this week that would bar federal agents from wearing masks, opening them up to “harassment, tracking, intimidation, and assaults.” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate and other DOJ attorneys in the Civil Division filed the lawsuit []...Click to read more

Trump admin loses in court as judge shuts down attempts to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, other Dem leaders in immigration crackdown dispute

A federal judge has delivered a major legal setback to the Trump administration, quashing six grand jury subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and officials from Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The ruling,...

[Photo] JUST IN: (Reuters) US judge blocks subpoenas to Minnesota officials in DOJ immigration [...]

JUST IN: (Reuters) US judge blocks subpoenas to Minnesota officials in DOJ immigration probe.

Pete Buttigieg endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor

The former transportation secretary is throwing his support behind the Michigan secretary of state in his adopted home state. The post Pete Buttigieg endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor appeared first on MS NOW.

Federal judge emerges as a check on Trump's Minnesota immigration crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS — In the first half of 2026, Minnesota’s chief federal judge Patrick Schiltz quickly emerged as one of the most critical voices of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minnesota, Operation Metro Surge. ...

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Tim Walz and other Minnesota officials

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Tim Walz and other Minnesota officials

Inside the White House: How Trump wields unchecked power to leave his mark on history

‘Regime Change,’ a book by two reporters from ‘The New York Times,’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the US administration during the second term of the New York real-estate tycoon

New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head

An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency’s one-time head. David Streever, who is a U.S. citizen, was on a trip to Finland when two officers showed up to his Rochester home in June [] The post New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Chirayu Rana vs Lorna Hajdini: JPMorgan ‘S*x Slave’ Lawsuit Takes Fresh Turn As Rana Seeks To Refile in Federal Court

The high-profile lawsuit filed by former JPMorgan employee Chirayu Rana has taken another turn, with Rana seeking to withdraw his case from the Manhattan Supreme Court and refile it in federal court. The request has been strongly opposed by lawyers representing fellow JPMorgan employee Lorna Hajdini, who argue that Rana is attempting to engage in 'forum shopping' by seeking a more favourable venue.

Infant Formula Manufacturers Decide Whether to Inform FDA About Possible Harm

A former attorney for a formula manufacturer facing many lawsuits now leads the FDA.

Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ's Subpoenas Against Tim Walz and Other Minnesota Officials

Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ's Subpoenas Against Tim Walz and Other Minnesota Officials

DHS Slams Blue State That Pardoned Child Sex Offender Facing Deportation

The Department of Homeland Security is condemning Minnesota leaders after the state’s Board of Pardons granted clemency to a man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, a move the Trump administration says could complicate his removal from the United States. The board, which includes Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Democratic Attorney General Keith ...

Maricopa County Voters Want Continued Federal Oversight Of Sheriff, Up to a Point

Maricopa County Voters Want Continued Federal Oversight Of Sheriff, Up to a Point

Gov. Tim Walz Says Minnesota Stands With Houston, Where Illegal Tried to Run Down ICE Agent

Gov. Tim Walz Says Minnesota Stands With Houston, Where Illegal Tried to Run Down ICE Agent

Is Tim Walz Headed to Jail?

Vice President JD Vance announced this week that he has referred Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Department of Justice for a criminal fraud investigation. The move marks one of the most direct confrontations yet between the Trump administration and Democratic state leadership over how Minnesota has handled years [] The post Is Tim Walz Headed to Jail? appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to harass and retaliate against them.

Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest

The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the honor system in conflicts of interest. The post Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest appeared first on Illinois Policy.