Judge Blocks Trump Admin Subpoenas

A federal judge just slammed the Trump administration for politically motivated subpoenas targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials, ruling they were designed to punish states for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement—not to investigate crime. The subpoenas, issued after ICE clashes turned deadly in Minneapolis-St. Paul, sought records alleging obstruction of law enforcement, but the judge found no criminal basis and called the Justice Department’s actions an abuse of power. The judge concluded the subpoenas were part of a broader effort to intimidate political opponents, not pursue justice. Governor Walz and the Attorney General hailed the ruling as a victory for democracy, warning the criminal justice system is being weaponized. This case adds to a growing pattern of judges rejecting politically charged Justice Department actions, raising alarms about the department’s independence. 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/6c6575e451762ea9