Judge orders ICE chief to Minnesota court over Trump’s immigration crackdown

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 27, 2026 at 03:20 PM

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A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in court on Friday to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz issued the order, citing the Trump administration's failure to comply with previous orders to hold bond hearings for detained immigrants. The judge criticized the administration's handling of these hearings, especially given the surge of ICE agents in Minnesota. This order follows President Trump's directive to Tom Homan to oversee immigration enforcement in Minnesota and a hearing on a request to halt the surge. The judge acknowledged the unusual nature of summoning a federal agency head but emphasized the extent of ICE's non-compliance with court orders.

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St. Paul 40% Minneapolis ×250% Tom Homan 50% Donald Trump 60% Todd Lyons 70% United States 70% Minnesota ×480% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×380% Patrick J. Schiltz ×490%

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