US judge halts DOJ subpoena for Tim Walz over immigration probe, calls it 'harassment' | TheBriefWire
US judge halts DOJ subpoena for Tim Walz over immigration probe, calls it 'harassment'
Published 22 June 2026 ยท general
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, deeming the move an effort to coerce cooperation
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, deeming the move an effort to coerce cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and retaliate against them. The judge found little evidence of criminal wrongdoing, stating the subpoenas were used for "unlawful purposes" rather than a genuine investigation.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 11:34 PM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 12:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, deeming the move an effort to coerce cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and retaliate against them.
The judge found little evidence of criminal wrongdoing, stating the subpoenas were used for "unlawful purposes" rather than a genuine investigation.