US judge orders ICE chief to appear ‘personally’ in court, threatens contempt

Minnesota’s chief federal judge ordered Todd Lyons, acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear before him Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with several court orders. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz acknowledged it was “an extraordinary step” but noted “the extent of ICE violations of court orders is likewise extraordinary”.Minnesota’s chief federal judge ordered Todd Lyons, acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear before him Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with several court orders. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz acknowledged it was “an extraordinary step” but noted “the extent of ICE violations of court orders is likewise extraordinary”. France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines