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Federal judge quashes 6 DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota, calls them ‘blatantly unlawful’
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this decision can be found through local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
In Minneapolis , a significant development has occurred in the federal court. A decision was made regarding subpoenas issued by the US Department of Justice. These subpoenas were part of Operation Metro Surge and targeted the state of Minnesota.
The chief judge of the federal court district made this decision, deeming the government's actions improper. This ruling affects six subpoenas in total. Further information about this decision can be found through local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
Details of the ruling are available from the source, providing more insight into the judge's decision and its implications.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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