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Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”In a ruling unsealed Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz found the “dominant purpose” of the subpoe...
Key takeaway Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The federal judge's ruling to block the Trump administration's subpoenas has implications for San Antonio 's own experiences with immigration enforcement. As a city with a significant immigrant population, San Antonio has navigated its own share of tensions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The ruling reinforces the idea that local governments have the right to determine how to allocate their resources, including whether to cooperate with federal immigration efforts. This is particularly relevant in Bexar County, where local officials have grappled with how to balance public safety with the need to protect immigrant communities. The judge's finding that the Justice Department's actions were motivated by a desire to retaliate against state officials who refused to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts will likely resonate with local leaders who have faced similar pressures.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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