Patrick Schiltz
United StatesjudgeMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Patrick Schiltz is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Schiltz is known for his firm stance on upholding the law and protecting the rights of individuals within the judicial system. Recently, he made headlines by ordering the acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons, to appear in court to explain the agency's noncompliance with multiple court orders regarding immigration enforcement in Minnesota, highlighting the judiciary's role in overseeing federal actions.
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Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled that the Department of Justice had abused the investigative process against Minnesota officials.
Juiz encerra investigação do Departamento de Justiça que visava Tim Walz | EUA
Portugal· 2026-06-23
District Judge Patrick Schiltz found that subpoenas were part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota officials.
Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutionalUnited States· 2026-06-22
Judge Patrick Schiltz indicated that Trump officials had made no provision to deal with the hundreds of habeas petitions.
Las deportaciones masivas sobrecargan tribunales de Estados Unidos
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-10
Judge Patrick Schiltz warned that he would hold the ICE director in contempt of court for noncompliance.
Công tố viên Mỹ kiệt sức vì chiến dịch trấn áp nhập cư
Vietnam· 2026-02-08
Judge Patrick Schiltz had previously accused ICE of violating numerous judicial orders.
“El sistema apesta. Este trabajo apesta”: una abogada del ICE admite ante un juez que la agencia incumple órdenes judiciales
Spain· 2026-02-04
Patrick Schiltz serves as chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Judge Patrick Schiltz donations to immigration group spark recusal callsUnited States· 2026-01-31
Chief federal judge Patrick Schiltz rebuked the Justice Department for their unusual move regarding Lemon's arrest.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest
Canada· 2026-01-30
Judge Patrick Schiltz criticized ICE for systematically ignoring court orders.
Μινεάπολη: Αλλαγή τακτικής της ICE – Ανοιχτό το ενδεχόμενο μείωσης δυνάμεων
Greece· 2026-01-29
A federal judge in Minneapolis said on Wednesday that Ice was flouting the law by ignoring dozens of federal court orders during this month’s surge.
Trump’s border tsar says crackdown in Minneapolis may ease with ‘cooperation’ from state officials – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-29
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz criticized ICE for violating at least 96 court orders.
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan plans to reduce number of federal agents in MinneapolisCanada· 2026-01-29
Patrick Schiltz is the chief federal judge in Minnesota who criticized the immigration police.
Minnesota : un juge fédéral interdit la détention de réfugiés en situation légale
France· 2026-01-29
Patrick Schiltz is the federal judge who ordered the acting ICE director to explain his noncompliance with court orders.
Trump pide ahora una “investigación honrada” sobre la muerte de Pretti en Minneapolis: “Amo a su familia” | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2026-01-28
Chief US district judge Patrick Schiltz demanded ICE lead Todd Lyons explain himself personally in a three-page order issued Monday evening.
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Patrick Schiltz, the chief US district judge in Minnesota, has become increasingly exasperated with the administration’s actions.
Patrick Schiltz, a GOP-appointed judge, is Trump’s latest problem in MinneapolisUnited States· 2026-01-27
Patrick Schiltz is the federal judge who ordered Todd Lyons to appear in court regarding ICE's actions.
Un juez de Minnesota ordena comparecer personalmente al jefe en funciones del ICE | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2026-01-27