Judge Blocks Subpoenas Targeting State Leaders

A federal judge has thrown out subpoenas targeting top Minnesota officials—including the governor, attorney general, and mayors—over an immigration enforcement probe tied to “Operation Metro Surge.” Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled the subpoenas were unlawful and unethical, calling them politically motivated attempts to weaponize the justice system. The move drew praise from state Democrats, who hailed it as a victory for democracy, while critics pointed to the judge’s past ties to immigrant advocacy groups. The legal fight was led by Liz Kramer, solicitor general for the AG’s office, whose husband is a fellow judge and colleague of Schiltz. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2501f7640d66d01