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Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional

Headline from KVOA Tucson, from the development of Jun 22, 2026

Newest development Jun 23, 2026 · 4 reportsJudge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials

(CNN) — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Justice Department from forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance

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    Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional

    Headline from KVOA Tucson ·

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    Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials

    Headline from The Week ·

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  1. The Guardian

    Judge dismisses DoJ subpoenas against Walz and other Minnesota officials (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Federal judge rules subpoenas linked to immigration crackdown ‘issued for unlawful reasons’

  2. KVOA Tucson

    Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Justice Department from forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance

  3. Washington Examiner

    Judge quashes subpoenas of Tim Walz and Jacob Frey (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The subpoenas were issued to investigate whether Minnesota officials conspired to obstruct federal law enforcement operations in the state.

  4. Park Rapids Enterprise

    Minnesota judge rejects DOJ subpoenas against state officials over immigration enforcement (opens Park Rapids Enterprise)

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    Park Rapids Enterprise's feed description

    U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said the Justice Department's effort to compel records from Minnesota officials violated the 10th Amendment and was retaliatory.

  5. CBS News

    Judge rules DOJ used grand jury subpoeans to coerce Minnesota officials on ICE enforcement during Metro Surge (opens CBS News)

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    A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.

  6. Townhall

    Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ's Subpoenas Against Tim Walz and Other Minnesota Officials (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Federal judge quashes DOJ subpoenas against Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement dispute.

  7. Newsweek

    GOP judge blocks Trump DOJ's "unlawful" subpoenas of Minnesota leaders (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A GOP-appointed federal judge quashed "blatantly unlawful" Trump DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over ICE policies.

  8. Bangor Daily News

    Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to

  9. Talking Points Memo

    Judge Throws Out ‘Blatantly Unlawful’ DOJ Subpoeana Targeting Walz, Other Minnesota Dems (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    District Judge Patrick Schiltz, a President George W. Bush appointee, threw out Trump DOJ grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov.

  10. Breitbart News

    Judge Blocks Subpoena of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (opens Breitbart News)

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    A federal judge blocked Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenas of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and other Democrats in the state.

  11. The Week

    Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials (opens The Week)

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    The subpoenas represent a “blatantly unlawful and unethical use of the grand jury process,” the judge said

  12. New York Post

    Judge rejects Trump admin bid to subpoena Minnesota Dems in immigration inquiry (opens New York Post)

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    A federal judge quashed an attempt by the Justice Department to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other top officials in the state, alleging that it was an attempt to harass political rivals.

  13. Al Jazeera

    US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.

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