Faith
Judge Calls ICE Head to Account Over Orders
Faith Facts
- Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz ordered ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to court for possible contempt.
- Failure to comply with court orders has caused hardship for immigrants, many living lawfully in America.
- Recent immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota have drawn national concern and protest.
Judge Patrick J. Schiltz has required ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to justify why he should not be found in contempt for failing to follow judicial orders. This stems from the court’s finding that numerous orders related to detainee hearings have been ignored, leading to significant hardship for families and law-abiding residents.
“This Court has been extremely patient with respondents, even though respondents decided to send thousands of agents to Minnesota to detain aliens without making any provision for dealing with the hundreds of habeas petitions and other lawsuits that were sure to result,” wrote Judge Schiltz.
The surge in immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump has stirred division and protest in Minnesota, especially after recent high-profile incidents involving federal agents. Christian conservatives are called to remember our responsibility to uphold justice, seek mercy, and support the integrity of our legal system rooted in Biblical principles. Stay vigilant, pray for those affected by these events, and let us seek wisdom and compassion as our nation addresses these difficult challenges.