The U.S. Department of Justice has filed misconduct allegations against two Minnesota federal judges, citing their recent interviews with The New York Times about immigration policies as a violation of judicial ethics. The complaint argues that the judges publicly criticized government actions without proper transparency, raising concerns about judicial impartiality. Legal experts suggest the case could set a precedent for how judges engage with media on politically sensitive issues. The dispute highlights tensions between judicial independence and the expectations of ethical conduct in public office.


DOJ accuses Minnesota federal judges of misconduct for NY Times immigration interviews  cnbc.com