Minnesota judge blasts ICE for flouting court orders, cancels contempt hearing
A Minnesota federal judge publicly chastised ICE for violating nearly 100 court orders in January 2026 in habeas cases, warning that officials could be ordered to appear in person for noncompliance. He canceled a planned contempt hearing for acting ICE Director Todd Lyons after a detainee was released, but stressed ICE must follow court orders unless overturned, warning the court could impose sanctions if violations continue.