
Patrick Schlitz
Patrick Schlitz is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Minnesota, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007. He is known for his rulings that uphold constitutional rights and scrutinize government actions, particularly in cases involving civil liberties and state-federal relations. Recently, he gained attention for blocking a subpoena issued by the Department of Justice against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, highlighting concerns over the use of subpoenas as a means of political harassment.
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US District Judge Patrick Schlitz ruled that the subpoenas were designed to harass and retaliate against Minnesota officials.
Federal judge halts DOJ subpoena for Tim Walz over immigration probe, calls it 'harassment'The Times of India·
India· 2026-06-22



