Minnesota Judge Rules DOJ May Use Military Lawyers in Civil Prosecution
By Aldgra Fredly
Published on May 2, 2026.
A Minnesota judge has ruled that the use of military lawyers in civil prosecutions is lawful under federal law. The ruling stems from the case of Paul Johnson, who was charged with assaulting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers during an immigration enforcement period. The use of these military lawyers has been prohibited in the past.
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