Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz of Minnesota's federal courts reflected on the emotional toll of ICE's Operation Metro Surge. The operation led to an unprecedented wave of lawsuits, straining the court's resources and taking an emotional toll on the judges.
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Media Coverage · April 26, 2026
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz reflected on the emotional toll of Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement operation that overwhelmed Minnesota's federal courts with a surge of habeas petitions from detained immigrants. The unprecedented wave of lawsuits strained the court's resources and took a personal toll on the judges. The emotional and legal burden was constant and overwhelming.
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After ICE overwhelmed federal courts , Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll
Media Coverage · Apr 26, 2026
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Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz of Minnesota's federal courts reflected on the emotional toll of ICE's Operation Metro Surge. The operation led to an unprecedented wave of lawsuits, straining the court's resources and taking an emotional toll on the judges.
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Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz reflected on the emotional toll of Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement operation that overwhelmed Minnesota's federal courts with a surge of habeas petitions from detained immigrants. The unprecedented wave of lawsuits strained the court's resources and took a personal toll on the judges. The emotional and legal burden was constant and overwhelming.
After ICE 'overwhelmed' federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz explained how ICE …
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