July 2025 – Twelve Democratic lawmakers file a lawsuit in Washington, D.C. challenging ICE’s seven‑day notice rule for congressional visits, arguing it obstructs timely oversight of detention conditions. [11]

Dec 17, 2025 – U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb temporarily blocks enforcement of a Trump‑era ICE policy that forces members of Congress to give a week’s notice before visiting detention facilities, finding the rule “likely exceeds DHS authority.” [11]

Dec 18, 2025 – Judge Cobb issues a preliminary injunction halting ICE’s advance‑notice requirement, citing a probable violation of the Section 527 appropriations rider and “informational injury” to congressional oversight. [5]

Early Jan 2026 – DHS launches Operation Metro Surge, the largest‑ever ICE enforcement effort in Minnesota, assigning attorneys like Julie Le to handle dozens of cases per day and exposing severe staffing shortages. [2][7]

Jan 12, 2026 – Democratic plaintiffs request an emergency hearing from Judge Cobb on the seven‑day notice policy; a hearing is set for the following Wednesday to address urgent oversight before the Jan 30 appropriations deadline. [10]

Jan 14, 2026 – Immigrant Juan T.R. files a petition for a bond hearing within seven days, highlighting systemic delays in ICE’s compliance with court‑ordered releases. [4]

Jan 19, 2026 – Judge Cobb declines to block DHS’s reinstated seven‑day notice memo signed by Secretary Kristi Noem, stating the January 8 memorandum “represents a new agency action not covered by the prior order.” [9]

Jan 21, 2026 – An immigrant ordered to receive a bond hearing by Jan 21 remains detained past the deadline, illustrating ICE’s failure to honor court orders. [3][4]

Jan 23, 2026 – The same immigrant continues to be held, underscoring ongoing non‑compliance with the missed bond‑hearing deadline. [4]

Jan 27, 2026 – Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz issues an “extraordinary” order requiring Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in court on Friday (Jan 30) to explain why he should not be held in contempt for ignoring dozens of Minnesota court orders, including a missed bond hearing. [3][4]

Jan 27, 2026 – Schiltz adds that if the petitioner is released, Lyons’s scheduled appearance will be cancelled, signaling a willingness to use judicial pressure to enforce compliance. [4]

Jan 30, 2026 – Judge Schiltz writes that ICE has ignored “nearly 100” court orders since Jan 1, saying the agency’s non‑compliance “should give pause to anyone … who cares about the rule of law,” and reiterates the contempt summons (later cancelled after the immigrant’s release). [8]

Feb 4, 2026 – ICE attorney Julie Le is removed from her Minnesota detail after telling Judge Jerry Blackwell that “the system sucks” and that “this job sucks,” even asking the judge to hold her in contempt so she can get a full 24 hours of sleep; DHS calls her conduct “unprofessional.” [2][7]

Feb 9, 2026 – U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen emails the court accusing Judge Schiltz of “overstating ICE’s failures,” prompting the judge to order Rosen and ICE officials to appear at a contempt hearing. [6]

Feb 13, 2026 – Judge Laura Provinzino orders ICE attorney Matthew Isihara to return an immigrant’s identification papers and imposes a $500‑per‑day fine for each day the documents remain missing, calling the conduct “flagrant disobedience of court orders.” [1]

Feb 19, 2026 – Judge Provinzino holds Isihara in civil contempt, marking the first coercive monetary sanction of a federal lawyer under President Trump’s second term and stating that “understaffing does not excuse deliberate non‑compliance.” [1]

Feb 27, 2026 – Chief Judge Schiltz threatens criminal contempt against U.S. Attorney Rosen and ICE officials after a review uncovers 97 violations in 66 cases and an additional 113 violations in 77 cases, and schedules a contempt hearing for the following Tuesday. [6]

Tuesday after Feb 27, 2026 (scheduled) – ICE officials and Rosen’s office are ordered to appear at the criminal contempt hearing, a step that could lead to sanctions if they fail to obey court mandates. [6]