Patrick J. Schiltz

Patrick J. Schiltz is the Chief Judge for the District of Minnesota. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent order compelling Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to appear in his court. This order stems from concerns that the Trump administration, specifically ICE, has failed to comply with previous court orders regarding hearings for detained immigrants. Judge Schiltz believes that ICE may be denying detainees due process. The judge has demanded that Lyons explain why he should not be held in contempt of court for the alleged non-compliance. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch regarding immigration enforcement and the rights of detainees, making Judge Schiltz a central figure in this legal and political conflict.