Wisconsin Judge Arrested by FBI Over Immigration Obstruction

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan stands accused of aiding an undocumented defendant in evading ICE agents at her courthouse. Federal prosecutors allege she obstructed law enforcement, while supporters frame her actions as protecting the judiciary’s independence by preventing “courthouse ambushes.” This unusual arrest highlights the deep rift between local sanctuary-type stances and the Trump administration’s vigorous immigration enforcement. If Dugan is found guilty, it may instill fear in judges who feel morally inclined to shield defendants from deportation arrests in a legal setting. Immigration advocates argue that using courtrooms for ICE operations scares away witnesses and victims, harming the broader justice system.