Judge Patrick Schiltz of the District of Minnesota recently made strong allegations against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, claiming it has repeatedly violated court orders. This summary reviews these claims and the findings related to the cases cited by the judge.
• Judge's Allegations: In a January 28 order, Judge Schiltz stated, "ICE is not a law unto itself," and indicated that the agency has likely violated more court orders in a short time than many federal agencies have historically.
• Media Reporting: The judge's comments were widely reported, with outlets like The New York Times and Politico framing them as significant condemnations of the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
• Examination of Cases: Upon reviewing the first ten cases Schiltz cited, the analysis revealed:
• No actual evidence was found to demonstrate that ICE violated any court orders.
• One claimed order was nonexistent, as it referenced a case from December 2025, not January 2026.
• Another order was counted twice in the list, raising questions about the accuracy of the judge's claims.
• Several cases involved sealed orders or were simply granting habeas petitions, which do not demonstrate wrongdoing by ICE.
• Potential Missteps by Judge Schiltz: The analysis pointed out that the judge might not have fully understood the cases he cited, as they primarily listed orders without showing that ICE willfully disobeyed any rulings.
The allegations made by Judge Schiltz against ICE appear unsubstantiated based on the review of the cases he cited. The findings call for a reevaluation of Schiltz's claims, suggesting that the Department of Justice should ask him to clarify his list and provide concrete examples of ICE's supposed violations of court orders. Misleading statements can damage reputations, and accountability within the judicial process remains crucial.
https://www.declassified.live/p/no-basis-for-judge-schiltzs-clickbaity
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