Agent of the FBI apprehends Milwaukee judge, accusing her of meddling in immigration operation.
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Milwaukee Judge Slammed in Federal Arrest Over Alleged Immigration Aid
Holy smokes, y'all! A Milwaukee County judge is in hot water after federal authorities nabbed her for obstructing their attempts to detain an undocumented immigrant! Hannah Dugan, a circuit court judge, is accused of escorting the man and his attorney through a secret courthouse door, creating a whole mess of trouble.
This jaw-dropping development is a significant surge in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, as they've been pushing hard to go after local and state officials involved in immigration matters. It's another chapter in the administration's ongoing battles with judges over federal policies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi didn't hesitate to voice her opinion on the situation. On Fox News, she criticized the current state of the judiciary, calling it "deranged." Dugan now faces charges of obstructing a federal proceeding and concealing an individual to evade arrest.
In a statement, Dugan's lawyer, former U.S. Attorney Steven Biskupic, stated that his client would defend herself robustly and anticipates being cleared of wrongdoing. The arrest took place at around 8:30 am local time in the Milwaukee County Courthouse parking lot, with Dugan being transferred to the custody of the U.S. Marshals shortly thereafter.
Dugan appeared before a federal magistrate judge and was granted bail, with a follow-up court date set for May 15th. FBI Director Kash Patel revealed the arrest on his X social media platform, but initially deleted the post before eventually reposting it. According to Patel, Dugan intentionally misled federal agents when the intended suspect appeared in her court on a separate case.
This isn't the first time under the Trump administration that a local judge has faced federal charges for helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. Back in 2019, during the first term, the U.S. attorney in Boston accused a Massachusetts judge and a court officer of obstruction of justice for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant in leaving the courthouse through a rear exit. The judge's attempts to dismiss the case were unsuccessful, but the charges were eventually dropped under President Joe Biden's administration, with the case being forwarded to the state judicial commission instead.
In one interesting twist, Dugan's alleged actions have spurred a crowd to gather in support outside the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse. Opinions remain divided on the matter, reflecting broader debates about immigration enforcement and judicial conduct. Stay tuned as this story continues to unfold.
[1] The news of Dugan's arrest on X from FBI Director Kash Patel:
[1] The unmuted video on fullscreen FMute X platform shows FBI Director Kash Patel announcing the arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
[2] The Milwaukee Police Department's arrest report for Judge Hannah Dugan states she was taken into custody at 8:30 am local time in the courthouse parking lot.
[3] In the affidavit by FBI Agent Lindsay Schloemer, it's detailed that Dugan intentionally misled federal agents when the intended suspect appeared in her court on a separate case.
[4] The general news channels report on the ongoing war-and-conflicts, politics and crime-and-justice news, but local news stations see a surge in coverage focusing on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan.
