January 29, 2026

Federal judge reveals ICE defied 96 court orders in Minnesota during January 2026

A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a stern rebuke to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, revealing that the agency has defied 96 court orders across 74 different cases in January 2026 alone.

Federal judge reveals ICE defied 96 court orders in Minnesota during January 2026

TL;DR

  • Federal judge in Minnesota issued a rebuke to ICE.
  • ICE defied 96 court orders.
  • These orders were in 74 different cases.
  • The timeframe was January 2026.