Milwaukee Judge Arrested for Allegedly Assisting Undocumented Immigrant
Judge Hannah Dugan faces charges after allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant escape arrest during a court hearing, igniting controversy and protests.
The case is the latest in a string of attacks by the Trump administration and federal agencies on judges who make decisions that challenge the government’s attempts to overhaul the country’s immigration system or slow its deportations program.
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The Trump administration escalated its battle with the judiciary and local authorities over the president's deportation agenda.
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Dugan was a longtime social justice advocate before she took the bench.
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Commenting in 2020 on her vote to remove Trump from office over abuse of power allegations, Smith said she took her constitutional oath seriously and that to condone corrupt behavior such as this undermines the core value that we stand for as a nation -- that no one is above the law, including and most especially our president.
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The shocking decision by Trump administration authorities to order the arrest of a veteran Wisconsin jurist on Friday morning at the Milwaukee County Courthouse—based on claims that she might have briefly helped an immigrant avoid arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents—is being denounced by legal scholars and elected officials in Wisconsin and nationally.
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Dugan has a decadeslong history of working with aid organizations and was an active member or leader of several Milwaukee-area legal groups and charities.
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Yet black robes hardly confer immunity for lawbreaking or abetting crime.
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There’s longstanding tension between federal immigration enforcement and local courts, as local officials argue immigrants won’t attend court unless they can do so without fear of deportation.
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The Trump administration has been locked in an escalating confrontation with federal judges, as several have issued rulings that limit its aggressive use of presidential power in immigration and other matters.
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The President’s administration arresting a sitting judge is a gravely serious and drastic move, and it threatens to breach those very separations of power.
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Despite pushback from Democrats and certain corners of the press, the Trump administration is forging ahead with its hardline immigration agenda.
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Her arrest comes as the Trump administration vows to investigate any government official who does not comply with federal authorities on immigration enforcement.
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The targeting of judges for arrest is another clear signal that Trump will continue to attack the independent judiciary by force.
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The Trump administration again is breaking norms in how it's dealing with immigration, the legal system, and normalcy.
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The judge’s arrest could discourage people from reporting crimes — even reporting a fire, for example — for fear of arrest, they said.
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The arrest of a sitting judge is a pivotal moment in the Trump administration’s escalation of immigration enforcement.
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Dugan’s arrest comes amid a growing feud between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the president's executive actions on immigration and other matters.
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It’s no surprise that Trump’s FBI might begin arresting judges over disputes regarding undocumented migrants.
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Instead, Trump administration officials immediately used the arrest to create a spectacle and broadcast to the country that state officials — including sitting judges — must cooperate with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign or else face overbearing actions from federal law enforcement.
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FBI agents arrested a Milwaukee judge for allegedly obstructing an immigration arrest in her courtroom.
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The arrest comes as President Trump’s deputies try to enforce the nation’s popular immigration laws in the face of massive resistance from the establishment’s politicians, judges, and media, and amid a rising number of crimes committed by illegal migrants.
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The allegations against Dugan follow right-wing radio host Dan O'Donnell's Tuesday "exclusive," posted on X, that the judge was under investigation “for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant defendant evade ICE agents who came to arrest him in her courtroom during a hearing” the Friday before.
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The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction -- after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.
Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by FBI for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest'
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The arrest comes amid a growing feud between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the White House’s immigration enforcement policies.
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Last week's arrest marked at least the third time in recent months that federal immigration agents have come to the courthouse with arrest warrants.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse
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But he sparked confusion when he deleted the announcement approximately 30 minutes later.
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Summary
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI for allegedly aiding undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade arrest during a court hearing. Dugan reportedly directed federal agents away from Flores-Ruiz, allowing him to escape through a juror entrance. Following his foot chase and arrest, she was charged with obstruction and concealing an individual from arrest. Dugan, a long-time social justice advocate, has faced mixed reactions, with immigration advocates supporting her actions. The case highlights ongoing tensions between federal authorities and local judges amid intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Perspectives
Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest by the FBI for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement has escalated tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration, highlighting concerns over judicial independence and executive authority.
The allegations against Dugan suggest a significant erosion of trust between local and federal enforcement agencies, raising questions about the conduct of judges amid ongoing national debates on immigration enforcement.
Dugan's past as a community-focused judge and her connections to local organizations have drawn public support, with critics arguing that her arrest reflects broader political motives rather than genuine concerns for the law.
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