DOJ seeks penalties for Minnesota judges who gave press interview criticizing Trump on immigration

The Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint Wednesday against a group of federal judges in Minnesota who publicly complained about President Trump's immigration policies, which the government said ruined their ability to be impartial.

DOJ seeks penalties for Minnesota judges who gave press interview criticizing Trump on immigration

TL;DR

  • The Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota.
  • The judges had publicly complained about President Trump's immigration policies.
  • The government claims the judges' public statements ruined their ability to be impartial.