Legal AF by MeidasTouch DOJ Lawyer Asks to Be Arrested Over Trump’s Orders!
Feb 7, 2026
A DOJ lawyer breaks down in federal court and begs to be jailed over ICE's refusal to follow orders. Discussion of widespread ICE noncompliance with court mandates and the chief judge’s warnings. Examination of staffing collapse and morale problems in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Tension between immigration court practices and Article III judges, plus public protests straining law enforcement.
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DOJ Attorney's Emotional Court Plea
- DOJ attorney Julie Lee broke down crying in court and begged to be jailed for 24 hours so she could get some sleep.
- She said the job and the system "sucks" while pleading with Judge Blackwell over ICE noncompliance.
Court System Overwhelmed By ICE Orders
- Minnesota's federal courts faced an extraordinary surge of ICE-related orders and violations in January 2026.
- Chief Judge Schiltz concluded ICE violated more orders that month than some agencies have in their entire existence.
Staff Exodus Worsens Compliance Crisis
- The U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota is severely depleted with many senior leaders resigning.
- That staffing collapse is worsening compliance problems and courtroom enforcement efforts.