The U.S. Department of Justice filed a judicial misconduct complaint on September 30, 2026 concerning federal judges in Minnesota and comments they made to the New York Times about immigration-related cases and enforcement.
DOJ alleged that comments by seven federal judges raised ethical concerns and asked the Eighth Circuit to investigate, while also seeking recusals in certain matters involving the Department of Homeland Security.
The complaint is an allegation by the Justice Department, not a finding of misconduct. No final adjudication is being implied.