‘Blatantly unlawful’: Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Aimed At Tim Walz

[0311]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

 

[Eman623]

What's in the subpoena? Seems like the story never bothered to actually report that.

So sloppy. Typical for Politico.

 

[theHawk]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

What “justice” is Walz standing up for?

He allowed rampant tax fraud in his state.

A blocked subpoena won’t help him. He can still be criminally referred for charges. That’s probably the best way.

 

[Samofvt]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

Your narrative is a giant FAIL.

There is a mountain of evidence of fraud and abuse, including state workers (even state workers!) who tried to raise alarm bells but were silenced by Walz or his administration.

 

[WEATHER53]

Sad day for America when one bought and paid for “judge” can trounce the DOJ

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

Correct.

The Trump regime is blatantly unlawful and unethical.

 

[WEATHER53]

Correct.

The Trump regime is blatantly unlawful and unethical.

Judge mind reader of intent

 

[Andylusion]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

I can't tell if that's a joke or not. Are you being sarcastic?

True or False.... Tampon Tim knew about the massive fraud in his state for at least 10 years, according to last I read.
And he did nothing about it, while fraudsters and non-citizens were collecting millions, and we know they were funneling some of that money back to pro-democrat fund raising organizations.

Walz stood up for what justice? Be specific. What justice was Tampon Tim standing up for?

 

[WEATHER53]

No doubt but no law against

 

[0311]

I can't tell if that's a joke or not. Are you being sarcastic?

True or False.... Tampon Tim knew about the massive fraud in his state for at least 10 years, according to last I read.

****

And he did nothing about it, while fraudsters and non-citizens were collecting millions, and we know they were funneling some of that money back to pro-democrat fund raising organizations.

Walz stood up for what justice? Be specific. What justice was Tampon Tim standing up for?

**** off MAGA MAGGOT. True or false. 47 is 5-Deferment Dodging Coward. True or False Dementia a Convicted Felon. True or False, Sleepy Donnie an Adjudicated Rapist. Like I said, **** off MAGA MAGGOT!

 

[Captain Creeper]

Judge Patrick Schiltz said the grand jury subpoenas were ‘no doubt’ aimed at punishing Walz for refusing to aid immigration crackdown.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/trump-justice-department-tim-walz-minnesota-subpoenas-00969849

A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his allies, calling them an abusive and retaliatory process to punish Walz based on his refusal to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

In a blistering ruling, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said there was “no doubt” that the subpoenas were issued to damage Walz — part of what he said was a pattern of Trump administration efforts to use criminal process to punish the president’s adversaries.

“Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action — particularly official action that the federal government cannot directly require those political opponents to take — is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” Schiltz wrote in a 29-page ruling dated June 17 but unsealed Monday.

How dare Governor Walz stand up for justice. This is clear vindictive prosecution on part Trump's DOJ.

A subpoena is not punishment.

 

[WEATHER53]

A subpoena is not punishment.

Feelings and mind reading about intent and motivation
Utterly absurd

 

[Marener]

Sad day for America when one bought and paid for “judge” can trounce the DOJ

Judges always had the ability to “trounce” the DoJ.

Do you morons not understand how the system works?

 

[Andylusion]

****


** off MAGA MAGGOT. True or false. 47 is 5-Deferment Dodging Coward. True or False Dementia a Convicted Felon. True or False, Sleepy Donnie an Adjudicated Rapist. Like I said, ** off MAGA MAGGOT!

So.... does someone else doing something wrong... make what Tampon Tim does.... right?
Yes or no?

If a right-wing crazy person were to shoot you dead.... would that be okay since someone shot Charlie Kirk? Yes or no?

 

[MarcATL]

Republicans and their lawfare.

 

[Oddball]

The "judge" is now in range of being an accessory after the fact.

 

[0311]

Judges always had the ability to “trounce” the DoJ.

Do you morons not understand how the system works?

Only when it works for them, which ain't been happening a lot lately.

 

[0311]

So.... does someone else doing something wrong... make what Tampon Tim does.... right?
Yes or no?

If a right-wing crazy person were to shoot you dead.... would that be okay since someone shot Charlie Kirk? Yes or no?

To repeat MAGA MAGGOT **** OFF!. And what is it about free Sanitary Napkins Girls in school that pissed you off so much.

 

[Dante]

What's in the subpoena?

Conspiracy theories?

Who now with these cult freaks

 

[Andylusion]

To repeat MAGA MAGGOT **** OFF!. And what is it about free Sanitary Napkins Girls in school that pissed you off so much.

Nothing has me pissed off.
Although, just for future reference.... you don't get to tell me what to do. I'll reply any time I want, how I want, to whom I want, and you will never stop me from doing so. Just FYI.