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The Justice Department wants several Minnesota federal judges removed from immigration cases after accusing them of crossing an ethical line by publicly criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

The complaint argued the judges improperly commented on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement while related cases were still pending, undermining public confidence in their impartiality.

Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Wednesday that the Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals against seven Minnesota federal judges over their participation in a New York Times interview published last September.

"These judges talked to the media, or at least The New York Times, about cases, some of which are ongoing, in a manner which the Department views as a clear violation of their ethical duties," Blanche said.

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The complaint specifically names Judge Patrick Schiltz, appointed by President George W. Bush, and Judge John Tunheim, a Clinton appointee, along with unnamed district judges who also participated in the interviews. The Justice Department asked the Eighth Circuit's Judicial Council to investigate the judges' conduct and order Schiltz and Tunheim to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security immigration cases, arguing that their impartiality could reasonably be questioned.

But, whether that happens, however, is not up to the Justice Department.

Under the federal judiciary's judicial misconduct process, complaints are reviewed within the judicial branch.

The chief judge of the circuit — which for the Eighth Circuit is Steven Colloton, a Bush-appointee — would first determine whether a complaint should be dismissed or referred to a special committee for further investigation, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. If a committee is appointed, it submits findings to the circuit's Judicial Council, which decides whether any corrective action is appropriate. The judiciary also notes that the misconduct process "cannot be used to obtain automatic disqualification of a judge presiding over a case" or simply challenge a judge's legal rulings.

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The Justice Department's complaint stemmed from a Sept. 17, 2026, New York Times article in which Judge Schiltz and Tunheim and six other Minnesota federal judges discussed the wave of immigration litigation that followed the Trump administration's "Operation Metro Surge." The judges described an unprecedented influx of habeas petitions and reflected on how the cases strained court resources, while also expressing concerns about aspects of the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.

Both Schiltz, who sat for a nearly 90-minute interview, and Tunheim made remarks that were specifically cited in the DOJ complaint.

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The Department argued those interviews crossed an ethical line because they addressed issues involved in active litigation. The complaint cited comments attributed to Schiltz describing the administration's actions as threatening "the constitutional order" and "the rule of law," as well as remarks from Tunheim criticizing the administration's immigration arrests.

The Justice Department alleged that those statements violated the Code of Conduct for United States Judges by commenting publicly on ongoing matters and creating the appearance that the judges had prejudged issues that were likely to come before them.

"The Framers insulated judges so they would exercise judgment, not will," Chad Mizelle, chair of Litigation for America First Policy Institute, wrote on X. "What we have now is the inverse: a bench enslaved to its own political ideology. When judges become politicians in a robe, the system starts to collapse."

Mizelle pointed out that, in the past, judges have been removed from cases due to their conversations with the press, which "created an appearance of bias."

"In 2001, Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson gave embargoed interviews, including to the Times, while handling United States v. Microsoft," Mizelle wrote on X. "The D.C. Circuit called that conduct 'deliberate, repeated, egregious and flagrant' and removed him from the case. That standard still applies. What has changed is the willingness of sitting judges to ignore it."

Meanwhile Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison chalked the complaint up to be the Trump administration's attempt to intimidate judges.

"This complaint has nothing to do with judicial ethics and everything to do with political punishment," Ellison said in a statement. "Blanche and Trump are trying to punish the judges who ruled against federal government actions during Operation Metro Surge — including the Administration’s undisputed non-compliance at the time with hundreds of court orders — even though sometimes the court ruled with the government."

Olivia Colman and Lisa Bonet are among the stars going silver – but workplace ageism means many women still fear ditching the dye

To dye, or not to dye. That is the decision many people, particularly women, face when their hair starts to grey.

This week Olivia Colman joined the growing ranks of women embracing grey hair and ditching the dye. Appearing at Zurich film festival, Colman had swapped her dark signature pixie cut for a grey, curly mane swept to one side.

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Zach Braff and Donald Faison say the revival of their hit comedy is "going harder" the second time around.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, raising questions about the roles people will have in the future. Mercor CEO Brendan Foody says AI may change human work rather than simply replace it. Watch more of his interview Sunday on 60 Minutes.

“Today, we, the leaders of the G7, convened a virtual meeting to address the deepening challenges to our energy security. Facing unprecedented volatility in oil markets—with surging prices threatening economic stability and the well-being of our citizens—we have agreed on decisive, coordinated measures to stabilise immediate energy supplies, shield households and businesses from price shocks, and strengthen the long-term resilience of global energy systems.

We will coordinate maintenance schedules across G7 refineries to prevent simultaneous capacity shutdowns and temporarily increase utilisation rates where feasible. We also encourage engagement with countries holding significant refining capacities to boost global production of refined products, particularly diesel, in light of ongoing market pressures in this segment. The G7 requests the International Energy Agency (IEA) to monitor the immediate and full implementation of the March 2026 commitments. In this regard, taking into account commitments that have already been fulfilled, we will implement our commitments with a coordinated release through the IEA of 100 million barrels to begin immediately over four months, including a frontloaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days by G7 members and partners. We will convene in the context of the IEA in the coming days to discuss the possibility of additional diesel releases as necessary.

We reaffirm our commitment to refrain from export restrictions on energy and energy products between G7 countries and call on all producers to refrain from imposing bans that could exacerbate market tensions.

We invite the IEA to monitor the impact of these measures on energy security and market stability and to monitor implementation of commitments. A follow-up report should be delivered before 20 days and include actionable recommendations to enhance future responses, including stocks replenishment.

We condemn Iran’s continued attacks against its regional neighbours and its disruption of international trade, energy security and the global economy. We call for the immediate and full restoration of navigational rights and principles in the Strait of Hormuz and express our determination to redouble our collective efforts to that end. We commend the United States for its efforts to ensure the free flow of commerce through the strait of Hormuz.

We will maintain sanctions against Russia while working with the IEA and global partners to prevent further spillovers into fuel, gas, and other commodity markets.

Our citizens’ concerns about energy prices remain a top priority. We will monitor developments closely and stand ready to adjust measures as needed. Today’s agreements mark a step toward a more secure, transparent, and resilient energy future.”

Luke Etheridge was kind and caring and Zara Shaw "had a zest for life", their families say.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge

Valeriya Tkachenko was dropping her son off at school in central Kyiv when the air raid alert sounded. Staff hurried the children and parents into the shelter, where the frightened lawyer spent the next two hours with her son.

“I’m scared to death all day about what could happen to my son,” she said as she emerged from the shelter, already late for work.

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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be 260 miles away from Earth during the birth of his third child -- but he and his wife are feeling positive, despite their separation.

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection drug during her attempted execution, her attorneys say. Officials are investigating what went wrong.

A fisherman who was trapped under a boulder was rescued after he used his headphones to ask Siri to call 911. Carter Evans has more.

Some Amazon customers could receive refunds of up to $200. Here's who is eligible for a payment and when consumers will get the money.

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2. Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto this Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the all-night arts event  CP24
3. Nuit Blanche 2026: What to know before Toronto’s all-night art event  Toronto Star
4. Going to Nuit Blanche? Here’s everything you need to know about road closures, TTC and more  NOW Toronto
5. Weekend need-to-know: Pull an all-nighter at Nuit Blanche this weekend  CityNews Toronto

1. Six striking works of art you need to see at Nuit Blanche this year  Toronto Life
2. Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto this Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the all-night arts event  CP24
3. Nuit Blanche 2026: What to know before Toronto’s all-night art event  Toronto Star
4. Going to Nuit Blanche? Here’s everything you need to know about road closures, TTC and more  NOW Toronto
5. Weekend need-to-know: Pull an all-nighter at Nuit Blanche this weekend  CityNews Toronto

The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, a disappointing number for economists and forecasters. CBS News' Emily Pandise and Ed O'Keefe report.

Thousands gather in Mumbai with heavy police presence as concerns mount that millions will be denied voting rights

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement kicked off more nationwide protests on Friday as thousands of people gathered in Mumbai, amid mounting concerns that millions of citizens are being unfairly stripped of their vote.

The movement, which calls itself the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) and has massive support among the country’s gen Zs, returned to the streets to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.

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UHN Foundation Rallies Canada Around Future of Healthcare — LBB  LBB - Little Black Book

Saying goodbye to Andrea Warner  CBC

1. Top GOP group pauses spending in North Carolina in latest Senate warning sign  CNN
2. Top GOP group pauses Senate spending in N.C., goes up in Kansas  Semafor
3. Kansas enters the chat as Senate map tilts further into red territory  Politico
4. Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina race  The Guardian
5. The shifting Senate map: From the Politics Desk  NBC News

1. Top GOP group pauses spending in North Carolina in latest Senate warning sign  CNN
2. Top GOP group pauses Senate spending in N.C., goes up in Kansas  Semafor
3. Kansas enters the chat as Senate map tilts further into red territory  Politico
4. Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina race  The Guardian
5. Deep-Pocketed GOP Group Exits North Carolina Senate Race  wsj.com

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the Cornell University gang rape allegations and said state Attorney General Letitia James will investigate the claims. Hochul also said the case is exposing a gap in state laws surrounding intoxication and consent. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.