DOJ files complaint against Minnesota federal judges over media comments

The Justice Department filed an ethics complaint against Minnesota federal judges who spoke to the New York Times about the impact of immigration enforcement on their court, alleging improper conduct and seeking recusal from DHS-related cases. This escalates the Trump administration's confrontation with the judiciary, using a loyal DOJ to target judges who publicly criticize policy. The move is unprecedented in its direct targeting of judges for media comments and signals a broader strategy to pressure the judiciary.