DOJ Wants to Muzzle Judges Who Speak Out About the Rule of Law

October 2, 2026 | Mark Recktenwald | BLaw

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Alliance of Former Chief Justices, argued that judges must be able to speak publicly in defense of the rule of law. His commentary warned that DOJ ethics complaints against Minnesota judges could discourage legitimate civic engagement and allow misinformation about the judiciary to undermine public trust. . . .