Judge confronts DOJ over unreturned immigrant belongings in Minnesota contempt hearing

A Minnesota federal judge pressed U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, the acting chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and an ICE official to explain why they have not complied with court orders to return belongings to 28 immigrants unlawfully detained during Operation Metro Surge, describing the hearing as an extraordinary measure and warning of possible civil or criminal contempt as part of a broader pattern of judges clashing with the Justice Department over compliance amid thousands of habeas petitions.