Seven federal judges in Minnesota are accused of crossing an ethical line surrounding their public commentary on immigration enforcement issues.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a misconduct complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges over an interview they gave with a media outlet last year. The complaint alleges that the judges crossed an ethical line by commenting on immigration enforcement issues while related cases were still pending. The department is requesting that the judges be removed from future Department of Homeland Security immigration cases, as their impartiality could be questioned.
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated, “An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. But public confidence in judicial impartiality cannot survive if judges seek out media attention and pander to the press.“
He added, “The Department of Justice will not let that stand, and today’s complaint ensures we have a fair and impartial forum to continue to vigorously enforce our Nation’s immigration laws in court.”
Chief Judge Steven Colloton of the Eighth Circuit will oversee the determination of whether the complaint should be referred to a special committee for further investigation.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Judge Colloton as he considers the complaint and the appropriate action to take.
- For Attorney General Todd Blanche and Associate Attorney General Woodward as they work to ensure an impartial U.S. justice system.
- For federal judges to comply with ethics standards and to properly interpret federal immigration laws.
Sources: Fox News, Department of Justice
