DOJ Takes Action Against Minnesota Judges for Media Comments

Clear Facts

• The U.S. Department of Justice filed a formal complaint alleging judicial misconduct against multiple Minnesota District Court judges.
• The complaint centers on statements the judges made directly to media outlets.
• The DOJ described the judges’ actions as a clear violation of their ethical duties.

The U.S. Department of Justice has formally filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against several District Court judges in Minnesota.

The complaint focuses on statements these judges made to the media.

The DOJ has stated that the judges crossed a line by speaking publicly in ways that undermine their impartiality.

“A clear violation of their ethical duties.”

This action by the DOJ reinforces the expectation that federal judges must maintain strict neutrality in their public conduct.

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.@AGToddBlanche: "Just a few minutes ago, the DOJ filed a Judicial Misconduct Complaint with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals against all but one District Court judge in the District of Minnesota for violating various judicial canons." pic.twitter.com/iKJm1kF8ny

 — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 30, 2026