Case: In re: Subpoenas

0:26-mc-00043 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2026

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Case Summary

This is a case challenging six federal grand-jury subpoenas that are alleged to have been issued as part of a broader campaign by the Trump Administration to retaliate against Minnesota officials for opposing federal immigration enforcement policies. On February 2, 2026, the offices of six Minnesota officials — the Governor, the Minneapolis Mayor, the St. Paul Mayor, the Attorney General, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners — moved to quash s…

This is a case challenging six federal grand-jury subpoenas that are alleged to have been issued as part of a broader campaign by the Trump Administration to retaliate against Minnesota officials for opposing federal immigration enforcement policies.

On February 2, 2026, the offices of six Minnesota officials — the Governor, the Minneapolis Mayor, the St. Paul Mayor, the Attorney General, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners — moved to quash six federal grand jury subpoenas. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had served the subpoenas on January 20, 2026, directing production of records relating to federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota. The DOJ claimed the state officials were part of a criminal investigation for obstructing federal immigration enforcement actions, although each office's memorandum of law argues that the dominant purpose was to harass and retaliate against the state officials for failing to assist with the enforcement of civil immigration law.

The memoranda argue that these proceedings were retaliatory and arose from the Minnesota Attorney General’s January 12, 2026, lawsuit against the Trump Administration in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) "Operation Metro Surge." “Operation Metro Surge” deployed more than 3,000 DHS agents in Minnesota and was described by the Trump Administration as the largest civil immigration enforcement operation in DHS history. The next day, President Trump stated on social media that “THE DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION IS COMING.” The DOJ issued the subpoenas eight days later, on January 20, 2026, which prompted this motion to quash. The motion accused the federal government of violating Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by leaking details of the subpoena to the media four days before its official service. Legal arguments advanced in the filing included violations of the First Amendment, the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine, and grand jury secrecy rules. In addition to seeking to quash the subpoenas, the motion requested a protective order to prevent further efforts to compel testimony or state materials, as well as an investigation into the alleged Rule 6(e) violations. These motions were filed under seal, and the case was heard by District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz.

On February 2, 2026, the court stayed the enforcement of the subpoenas pending further order. On April 1, 2026, the court heard argument.

On June 22, 2026, the court held that the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose and quashed them in their entirety. The court found the DOJ's characterization of state and local advocacy as criminal conduct to be constitutionally unpersuasive and agreed with the filers that the subpoenas were issued as part of an “unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration laws and to harass and retaliate against them for failing to do so.” The court found the subpoenas violated the Tenth Amendment’s anti-commandeering principle, which bars federal coercion of state officials. The court concluded that the subpoenas’ primary aim was retaliatory, supported by public threats, media leaks, and demands for policy changes, while the court found the DOJ's asserted investigatory grounds implausible. The order was unsealed with limited exceptions. The DOJ has not yet sought appellate review.

 

 

Summary Authors

Madeline Dollard (8/4/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73512670/parties/in-re-subpoenas/


Judge(s)
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abelson, Daniel L (Minnesota)

Anderson, Trisha Beth (Minnesota)

Anderson, Kristyn M (Minnesota)

Billion, Timothy (Minnesota)

DeAbreu, Flavio Silveira (Minnesota)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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0:26-mc-00043

Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Motion To Quash Grand Jury Subpoena

In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
29

0:26-mc-00043

Order

In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Order/Opinion
29

0:26-mc-00043

Order

In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Order/Opinion
4

0:26-mc-00043

Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena

In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
1

0:26-mc-00043

Order

In re: Grand Jury Subpoenas

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 1783899

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73512670/in-re-subpoenas/

Last updated Sept. 9, 2026, 3:15 a.m.

Docket for: In re: Subpoenas
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3 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A filed by Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. (NAH) Modified text on 7/2/2026 (NAH). (Main Document 3 replaced on 7/2/2026) (NAH). (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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4 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A filed by Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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5 Feb. 2, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A filed by Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz.(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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6 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Tim Walz re 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A, 5 Proposed Order to Judge. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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7 Feb. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew H. Mohring on behalf of Jacob Frey. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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8 Feb. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristyn M Anderson, Daniel L Abelson, Heather Passe Robertson on behalf of Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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9 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B filed by Jacob Frey, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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10 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B filed by Jacob Frey, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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11 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jacob Frey, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The re 10 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B, 8 Notice of Appearance, 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B, 7 Notice of Appearance (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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12 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C filed by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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13 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C filed by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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14 Feb. 2, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C filed by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul.(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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15 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul re 13 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C, 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C, 14 Proposed Order to Judge. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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16 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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17 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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18 Feb. 2, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General.(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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19 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General re 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D, 18 Proposed Order to Judge, 17 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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20 Feb. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven L Schleicher on behalf of Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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21 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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22 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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23 Feb. 2, 2026

DECLARATION of Steven L. Schleicher re 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

1 Exhibit(s) A

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24 Feb. 2, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The.(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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25 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The re 20 Notice of Appearance, 24 Proposed Order to Judge, 22 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E, 23 Declaration, 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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26 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F filed by Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The. (NAH) Modified text on 7/2/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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27 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 26 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F filed by Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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28 Feb. 2, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The re 26 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F, 27 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F. (NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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29 Feb. 2, 2026

ORDER re: Subpoena Nos. 2022R00519-A, 2022R00519-B, 2022R00519-C, 2022R00519-D, 2022R00519-E, 2022R00519-A F. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT 1) Enforcement of the subpoenas is STAYED pending further order of the Court. 2) The governments responses to the motions to quash are due on or before February 26, 2026. 3) The movants replies are due on or before March 16, 2026. 4) The Court will notify the parties as to a hearing date. Signed by District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 2/2/2026.(NAH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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30 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Kaitlin Konkel filed by Jacob Frey. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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31 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Marshall Miller filed by Jacob Frey. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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32 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sean Hecker filed by Jacob Frey. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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33 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Trisha Anderson filed by Jacob Frey. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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34 Feb. 2, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 30 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Kaitlin Konkel for Mayor Jacob Frey and Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The; granting 31 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Marshall Miller for Mayor Jacob Frey and Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The; granting 32 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Sean Hecker for Mayor Jacob Frey and Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The; granting 33 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Trisha Anderson for Mayor Jacob Frey and Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The. Approved by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 2/2/2026. (NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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35 Feb. 6, 2026

ORDER: A motion hearing will be held on April 1, 2026 at 8:30 am in Courtroom 15 (MPLS) before Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 2/6/2026.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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36 Feb. 24, 2026

Government's RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A, 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D, 26 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F, 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B, 12 MOTION to Quash Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C, 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by United States.(NAH) (Main Document 36 replaced on 7/6/2026) (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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37 March 16, 2026

Reply Memorandum of Law in Support 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A filed by Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz.(NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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38 March 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jacob Frey, Office of the Governor of Minnesota re 37 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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39 March 16, 2026

Reply in Support of 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B filed by Jacob Frey, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The.(NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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40 March 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jacob Frey, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The re 39 Reply in Support of 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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41 March 16, 2026

Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C filed by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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42 March 16, 2026

LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul re 41 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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43 March 16, 2026

Reply Memorandum in Support of 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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44 March 16, 2026

EXHIBIT 1 re 43 Reply Memorandum in Support of 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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45 March 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General re 43 Reply Memorandum in Support of 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D, 44 EXHIBIT 1 re 43 Reply Memorandum in Support of 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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46 March 16, 2026

Reply in Support of the 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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47 March 16, 2026

Second Declaration of Steven L. Schleicher in Support of 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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48 March 16, 2026

SEALED EXHIBIT 1 re 47 Second Declaration of Steven L. Schleicher in Support of 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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49 March 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The re 47 Second Declaration of Steven L. Schleicher in Support of 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E, 48 SEALED EXHIBIT 1 re 47 Second Declaration of Steven L. Schleicher in Support of 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E, 46 Reply in Support of the 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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50 March 16, 2026

Reply Memorandum in Support of 26 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F filed by Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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51 April 1, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 4/1/2026: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter: Janell Gruber. PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on 3 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-A filed by Tim Walz, Office of the Governor of Minnesota, 16 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-D filed by Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, 26 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-F filed by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The, Hennepin County, 9 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-B filed by Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The, Jacob Frey, 12 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-C filed by Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul, 21 MOTION to Quash Subpoena # 2022R00519-E filed by Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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52 April 8, 2026

MOVANTS' JOINT POST-HEARING MEMORANDUM filed by Keith Ellison, Jacob Frey, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The, Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul, Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The, Tim Walz.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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53 April 8, 2026

EXHIBIT 1 re 52 MOVANTS' JOINT POST-HEARING MEMORANDUM filed by Keith Ellison, Jacob Frey, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The, Kaohly Her and the City of St. Paul, Office of the Governor of Minnesota, Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis, The, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, The, Tim Walz.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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54 April 8, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Keith Ellison, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General re 52 MOVANTS' JOINT POST-HEARING MEMORANDUM, 53 EXHIBIT 1 re 52 MOVANTS' JOINT POST-HEARING MEMORANDUM. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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55 April 13, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR/WILL BE REFILED - Government's RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Unseal Grand Jury Materials. filed by United States.(NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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56 April 13, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR/WILL BE REFILED - DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu by United States. (NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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57 April 13, 2026

SEALED GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS 1-3 re 56 DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu filed by United States.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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58 April 14, 2026

Government's RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Unseal Grand Jury Materials filed by United States.(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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59 April 14, 2026

DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu by United States. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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60 April 14, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE to U.S. District Court by United States re 58 Government's RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Unseal Grand Jury Materials, 59 DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu. (NAH) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (NAH). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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62 April 15, 2026

RESPONSE of Hennepin County and Members of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to 59 DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu filed by Hennepin County, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, The. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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61 April 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE to Counsel by United States re 58 Government's RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Unseal Grand Jury Materials, 59 DECLARATION of Flavio De Abreu. (NAH) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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1 June 22, 2026

ORDER granting Motions to Quash Subpoenas. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 6/17/2026.(NAH) (Main Document 1 replaced on 6/22/2026) (NAH). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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2 June 22, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL BY GREENE ESPEL, PLLP AND REQUEST TO AMEND ORDER QUASHING SUBPOENA TO REFLECT COUNSEL OF RECORD (Saxena, Surya) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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63 July 6, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney filed by USA. (kt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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July 6, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

64 July 9, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 2 Notice of Withdrawal by Greene Espel, PLLP and Request to Amend Order Quashing Subpoena to Reflect Counsel for Record. The request to remove reference to Greene Espel, PLLP and its lawyers is DENIED. This Court's practice is to identify in each order the lawyers who were involved in the case at the time that the matter addressed by the order was briefed and argued. Thus, this order was and remains accurate. Ordered by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 7/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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July 9, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

65 July 14, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 4/1/2026 before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (96 pages). Court Reporter: Janell Gruber. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 8/4/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/14/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2026. (JMG) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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66 July 15, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 65 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Janell Gruber. (KMO) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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67 July 16, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Daily Transcript (by 8am following day) for a COPY OF 65 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Janell Gruber. Requested by Alan Feuer (KMO) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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68 July 20, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript of 51 Motion Hearing,,, to Court Reporter Janell Gruber. (Schleicher, Steven) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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69 July 20, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript of 51 Motion Hearing,,, to Court Reporter Janell Gruber. (Ebert, Matthew) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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70 July 23, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. (Svendsen, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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71 July 23, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for Office of the Governor of Minnesota. (Svendsen, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 2, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Minnesota officials including the Minnesota Governor's office, the Minneapolis Mayor's office, the St. Paul Mayor's office, the Minnesota Attorney General's office, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, all of whom were served federal grand jury subpoenas by the DOJ in connection to federal immigration enforcement policies.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Separation of Powers

Sixth Amendment (criminal jury, other rights)

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:26-mc-00043

Special Case Type(s):

Sealed or access restricted under F.R.C.P. 5.2

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Commandeering

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