Minnesota judge summons acting ICE chief, threatens to hold him in contempt

January 27, 2026, 1:06 PM EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Fox News) — Minnesota judge summons acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to court for potential contempt after alleged violation of detainee order.

Key Facts:

  • Habeas petition granted for detainee Juan T.R. on Jan. 14, 2026.
  • Judge orders bond hearing within seven days, detainee to be released if not held.
  • Lyons must appear in court on Friday, but hearing may be canceled if T.R. is released.
  • Schiltz orders Lyons to explain why he should not be held in contempt.
  • Pressure on federal immigration authorities in Minnesota following two fatal shootings.
  • Pretti fatally shot during immigration operation targeting Huerta-Chuma.
  • Pretti’s family disputes Trump administration’s assertion about his actions.

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    Rachel Wolf, a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, contributed to this report.

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