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Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Justice Department from forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling the move retaliatory.
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Key takeaway Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling the move retaliatory.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where immigration enforcement is a persistent issue, the federal judge's ruling has significant implications. The city's own experiences with immigration crackdowns and the resulting community backlash draw parallels to the situation in Minnesota. The ruling's emphasis on the unconstitutionality of using subpoenas to harass political opponents resonates in a city where local officials have walked a fine line between cooperating with federal authorities and protecting the rights of immigrant communities. As El Paso continues to navigate its own immigration challenges, the judge's decision serves as a reminder that local governments have the right to decide how to allocate their resources and prioritize their values, even if that means resisting federal pressure to assist with immigration enforcement. This ruling may embolden local officials in El Paso to take a stronger stance in advocating for the city's immigrant communities.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Justice Department from forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling the move retaliatory.
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