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Arresting judges. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested Friday by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest last week. The Trump administration’s brash moves to crack down on illegal immigration entered a fraught new phase Friday, with the FBI arrest of a local Wisconsin judge who was charged with obstructing Apr 25, 2025 · Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a Milwaukee County Circuit judge on Friday for allegedly abetting an immigrant living in the country illegally from avoiding arrest by U. Dugan later appeared before a U. Judge Hannah Dugan was charged Friday with obstruction and with concealing an individual. Attorney General Pam Bondi bragged about going after judges The Justice Department's case for criminally charging a Wisconsin county judge for allegedly interfering with the arrest of an unauthorized immigrant is "absurd" and manufactured out of whole Apr 25, 2025 · Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of escorting the man and his lawyer out of her courtroom through the jury door last week after learning that immigration authorities Apr 25, 2025 · Trump’s FBI Just Arrested a Sitting Judge FBI Director Kash Patel proudly announced the arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan over an immigration case. The criminal complaint against Judge Apr 28, 2025 · President Donald Trump’s administration did not go too far in arresting judges for allegedly shielding illegal immigrants from federal agents, say members… The Trump administration is open to arresting Supreme Court judges, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told it on Monday morning. Jul 18, 2025 · The authority to arrest a judge rests with law enforcement agencies, and which agency has jurisdiction depends on the nature of the crime. S. Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI arrested a judge in Milwaukee for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest. The feds had alerted the media -- but not the judge -- to this event, and they arrived and recorded the arrest. Befitting a serious law enforcement operation, Patel posted Apr 28, 2025 · The Trump administration is open to arresting Supreme Court judges, as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told it on Monday morning. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on obstruction charges, Patel said Friday in a post on X that he later deleted and then posted again a Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge is facing federal criminal charges after she allegedly attempted to help a man avoid arrest by immigration agents at the Milwaukee County Courthouse last week. Apr 26, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan was detained Friday, accused of aiding an illegal immigrant to avoid ICE arrest. Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F. I. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. authorities arrested Judge Hannah Dugan and former Judge Joel Cano. Jamie Raskin joins to Apr 26, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted. ” Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented man avoid immigration enforcement at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The standard and preferred practice when arresting a nonviolent… Apr 25, 2025 · In a major escalation between the Trump administration and the court enforcing its immigration policies, the FBI took a rare step of arresting a county judge in Milwaukee. May 13, 2025 · The arrest of a Wisconsin state court judge for allegedly helping a migrant evade U. Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest Apr 25, 2025 · Attorney General Pam Bondi hinted at hunting down more judges hours after a Wisconsin judge was arrested for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest. Apr 15, 2025 · A federal judge has dismissed a contempt case against an ICE agent whose arrest of man during his trial sparked criticism among the law enforcement community in Boston. Apr 25, 2025 · This threat comes after weeks of many Trump administration officials calling for the impeachment of judges, disregarding the power of lower court judges, resisting complying with a Supreme Court directive, and otherwise attempting to undermine the authority of the courts and the rule of law. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News. MSN Apr 25, 2025 · Kash Patel, a far-right extremist and conspiracy theorist who just so happens to be the director of the FBI, tweeted Friday about the arrest of a judge in Wisconsin who he alleges tried to MSN Apr 27, 2025 · Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. Jamie Raskin joins to Apr 25, 2025 · Legal experts say the charges against a Milwaukee judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest are a concerning escalation of the federal government's efforts to compel local Apr 26, 2025 · Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. m. “As Apr 25, 2025 · Federal agents arrested a sitting Wisconsin judge on Friday, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, FBI Director Kash Patel White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday said that the President Donald Trump administration is open to arresting Supreme Court judges if they harbor illegal immigrants. Apr 25, 2025 · A Wisconsin judge was arrested and charged with helping an undocumented immigrant “evade arrest,” according to FBI Director Kash Patel. The FBI was waiting to arrest the Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on charges of obstruction after she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away” from an immigrant man, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, to prevent his arrest Apr 30, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan was presiding over an arraignment for a non-incarcerated defendant when her court officers told her that the feds were in the courthouse hallway seeking to arrest the defendant White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested the Trump administration would consider arresting high-ranking judges—including Supreme Court justices—at a press briefing Monday. Apr 26, 2025 · FBI arrests Milwaukee judge for obstructing immigration arrest at courthouse Federal agents arrested Judge Dugan for allegedly interfering with the detention of an undocumented migrant, prompting Apr 25, 2025 · The arrest marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, as well as in its battles with judges across the country. After an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of escorting the man and his lawyer out of her courtroom through the jury door last week after learning that immigration authorities were seeking his arrest. Apr 25, 2025 · CNN’s Laura Coates joins The LeadLaura Coates: Wisconsin judge arrest hits close to home Apr 28, 2025 · Democrats say the arrests of Judges Cano and Dugan violate the separation of powers, but other judges were also prosecuted in recent years. Read more: Federal agents arrested Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges as part of Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Apr 25, 2025 · Why did the FBI arrest Judge Hannah Dugan? In a post on X, Patel said that Dugan obstructed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) attempt to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz at her courthouse Apr 29, 2025 · Asked if the Trump administration would arrest federal judges or Supreme Court justices who do not comply with its immigration agenda, [White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt] said anyone Apr 25, 2025 · The arrest of a sitting judge is a pivotal moment in the Trump administration’s escalation of immigration enforcement. Apr 26, 2025 · The Trump administration’s arrest of a Milwaukee judge over her alleged obstruction of ICE operations will only make public safety worse for everyone else. A Milwaukee judge has been charged in federal court for allegedly helping a man avoid immigration enforcement, a major escalation of the Trump administration’s clash with local officials over Apr 29, 2025 · A judge was arrested by the FBI and faces two felonies after federal prosecutors accused her of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE, sparking criticism from Trump opponents. May 6, 2025 · A group of over 150 former federal and state judges are speaking out against the Trump administration’s arrest of a Wisconsin judge, calling it an “attempt to intimidate the judiciary. Apr 26, 2025 · The FBI’s questionable arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan represents a serious escalation in the Trump regime’s politicization of law enforcement. Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI has arrested a Wisconsin judge for allegedly hiding an illegal immigrant in her jury room in order to stop him from being arrested by ICE. Apr 25, 2025 · Attorney General Pam Bondi had a swift response when pressed about the arrest of a Wisconsin judge accused of throwing feds off the trail of an illegal migrant. The administration says the sweeping detentions are a key prong of Trump’s deportation strategy. Apr 25, 2025 · Sen. Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI on Friday arrested a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between Donald Trump's administration and the judiciary over the Republican Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI arrested a sitting U. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and is in federal custody. Apr 26, 2025 · The arrest appears to heighten the stakes in the Trump administration’s aggressive actions against judges who have challenged its immigration crackdown. Apr 26, 2025 · This is, needless to say, a significant escalation of the administration’s efforts. “You guys arrested a Milwaukee County Circuit judge Apr 25, 2025 · US attorney general Pam Bondi has attacked "deranged" judges who she says "think they are beyond and above the law", after the FBI arrested and charged Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan over Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee County circuit judge was arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, federal authorities said. District Court judge, where she was charged by federal officials with two felonies relating to obstructing or impeding an arrest, and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest. Milwaukee County Apr 25, 2025 · FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing immigration agents as they attempted to arrest an undocumented migrant at a courthouse. “As BREAKING: A Milwaukee County circuit judge has been arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant "evade arrest," according to FBI Director Kash Patel. Why it matters: To Democrats, the arrest marks a significant escalation in President Trump's efforts to consolidate power and use federal law enforcement to crush legal obstacles to Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest highlights ongoing tensions in Trump's legal battles and judiciary accountability. Fresh off threatening foreign nations that Apr 25, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges after she allegedly misdirected Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to help an illegal Apr 25, 2025 · A Wisconsin judge is accused of misdirecting ICE agents to prevent the detention of an undocumented migrant Apr 25, 2025 · FBI director Kash Patel said Friday his agency had arrested a Milwaukee judge who allegedly tried to help an undocumented defendant avoid arrest. The arrest of a Wisconsin judge last week by federal agents over decisions she made in her courtroom, when federal agents showed up during the criminal trial of a Mexican immigrant, is an FBI Director Kash Patel, or a person managing his X account, posted, deleted and later reposted an announcement about the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. In the absence of opposition party challenges and disempowered labor, courts are one of the few Apr 26, 2025 · During Trump's first 2017-2021 term, federal prosecutors brought criminal charges against a Massachusetts judge accused of impeding a federal immigration arrest of a defendant in her courtroom. Cloaked under the appearance of a criminal complaint, this action reveals a broader strategy: to intimidate local officials Apr 28, 2025 · On Friday, FBI agents arrested a county judge in Milwaukee and charged her with obstructing justice and concealing an individual from arrest. Apr 25, 2025 · FBI director Kash Patel announced the arrest of the Milwaukee judge on Friday. The criminal complaint filed Thursday states that Judge Hannah Apr 28, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant "evade arrest" the week prior, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Apr 25, 2025 · Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke to FOX News on Friday afternoon about two federal judges arrested this week for housing an alleged gang member and obstructing the Trump administration's effort to Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee County circuit judge was arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, federal authorities said. Apr 25, 2025 · Judges Are Slowing Down Trump’s Fascist Deportation Regime. Apr 25, 2025 · Pam Bondi’s striking comments on arresting judges Amid criticisms that the administration is intimidating judges, the attorney general didn’t exactly downplay the idea that this was part of a Apr 25, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel says his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan "intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse. Apr 25, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who he accused of assisting a migrant in evading ICE. “What’s happened to our judiciary is beyond me,” Bondi said Friday on Fox News, calling judges like the arrested Milwaukee Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was arrested by the FBI Friday and charged in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. She appeared in federal court Friday morning after being arrested at the Milwaukee County Courthouse at 8: May 6, 2025 · The letter focuses largely on the recent courthouse arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, whom FBI Director Kash Patel accused of helping an undocumented immigrant “evade arrest” and posted a photo of her perp walk on social media. NBC News Senior White May 2, 2025 · A group of ethics experts is calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) inspector general (IG) to investigate the DOJ's handling of the arrest of a Wisconsin judge last month. Patel announced in an X post that Milwaukee Apr 25, 2025 · Federal agents arrested a Milwaukee judge Friday on obstruction charges for allegedly interfering with an immigration arrest. Any time you are arresting judges, you enter yet more constitutionally dicey territory, with the administration already flouting and resisting judges’ orders. Apr 25, 2025 · Earlier this morning, FBI Director and Big Lie children’s book author Kash Patel announced that the FBI had arrested a Wisconsin judge. 2 days ago · Trump’s new detention policy targets millions of immigrants. Apr 25, 2025 · The U. Apr 26, 2025 · Judge’s arrest is latest front in Trump’s battle with the courts Officers handcuffed Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in public. Marshals office confirmed the arrest shortly after Patel published the post. May 2, 2025 · A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for allegedly obstructing justice after she directed a defendant to leave her courtroom through a non-public exit. Polantz also said the arrest Apr 28, 2025 · White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested the Trump administration would consider arresting high-ranking judges—including Supreme Court justices—at a press briefing Monday. Democratic lawmakers took a break from championing MS-13 associate Kilmar Abrego Garcia to condemn the Trump administration over Dugan's arrest. Apr 25, 2025 · Federal officials arrested Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan on Friday, accusing her of obstructing an immigration action. She stated Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI’s arrest of a Wisconsin judge on Friday represents the exact scenario California officials have tried to prevent at courthouses around the state. Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown. To his liberal critics, it is the latest example of Trump’s Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest is the first known instance of the Trump administration charging a local official with interfering with immigration enforcement. ) says the Trump administration’s arrest of a Wisconsin county judge for allegedly helping an immigrant avoid law enforcement is a “gravely serious and drastic move Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan, who has been on the Milwaukee County bench for nearly a decade, is accused of obstruction of justice and concealing Eduardo Flores-Ruiz from arrest following a pre-trial Apr 25, 2025 · Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest drew dozens of protesters and local officials to the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee. " Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was arrested by the FBI Friday and charged in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. Patel announced in an X post that Milwaukee Apr 25, 2025 · The FBI arrested a Milwaukee County judge on Friday for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, a remarkable escalation of the administration’s battle with the judiciary. © Lee Apr 28, 2025 · Fox's Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt whether President Donald Trump's administration would ever arrest a Supreme Court Justice. A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was arrested by the FBI Friday and charged in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. Jun 12, 2025 · The Trump administration has a novel strategy to boost arrests and reduce courts' backlog: dismissing people's immigration cases and immediately arresting them. Why it matters: Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, was arrested on charges of obstruction of an immigration arrest operation, Patel's post said. Now He’s Arresting Them For It. Apr 25, 2025 · FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on Friday, accusing her of obstructing an immigration enforcement action last week. Apr 25, 2025 · Evidence suggests Judge Hannah Dugan obstructed an immigration arrest operation last week, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a since-deleted social media post. Apr 25, 2025 · U. Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. May 1, 2025 · Last week the FBI arrested a Wisconsin state judge as she was walking into the courthouse where she works. judge Friday for “obstructing an immigration arrest operation,” a jarring escalation in Donald Trump’s nationwide assault on immigrants, the judicial system White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested the Trump administration would consider arresting high-ranking judges—including Supreme Court justices—at a press briefing Monday. Apr 25, 2025 · Federal authorities arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Friday morning on felony obstruction charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by ICE agents Apr 26, 2025 · Rachel Maddow reports on the increase in ICE arrests in courthouses, and the arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the FBI in connection with that increased ICE activity. Her arrest took place hours after federal Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested at about 8 a. director said. Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest is the first known instance of the Trump administration charging a local official with interfering with immigration enforcement. Rachel Maddow reports on the increase in ICE arrests in courthouses, and the arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the FBI in connection with that increased ICE activity. Apr 25, 2025 · Milwaukee and New Mexico judges are charged with helping or harboring undocumented immigrants evade ICE. Apr 25, 2025 · Arrest of judge in immigration dispute mirrors similar 2018 Trump administration case In 2018, a Massachusetts judge was accused of helping an undocumented migrant sneak out of a courthouse. Apr 25, 2025 · The Friday arrest of a Wisconsin judge has ratcheted up the stakes even higher in President Trump’s clash with the judiciary. Apr 25, 2025 · US Representative Gwen Moore, a Democrat who represents Milwaukee in the US House, said, “Federal law enforcement coming into a community and arresting a judge is a serious matter and would May 5, 2025 · More than 150 former state and federal judges have signed a letter to Pam Bondi, the attorney general, condemning the Trump administration’s escalating battles with the judiciary and calling the Apr 25, 2025 · Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest. The federal government announced two separate arrests Friday of a current judge and a former judge alleged to have assisted undocumented immigrants who authorities claim were violent criminals, moves that have raised red flags among Democrats and others. Apr 25, 2025 · Democratic lawmakers reacted with ferocity — and some Republicans with cheers — to the Friday arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an undocumented defendant avoid arrest by ICE agents. Apr 26, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo on X Friday night of the Wisconsin judge who was arrested for allegedly obstructing immigration agents while she was handcuffed, being escorted to a vehicle Judge’s arrest is latest front in Trump’s battle with the courts© Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent/AP Supporters of Dugan hold a rally at the federal courthouse in Milwaukee on Friday. Dugan’s arrest is the first publicly known example of the Trump administration arresting a Apr 25, 2025 · CNN crime and justice correspondent Katelyn Polantz argued on Friday that the federal government has “a case” against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Judge Hannah Dugan of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court was arrested Apr 25, 2025 · Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was under investigation for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis. Apr 25, 2025 · FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest Friday of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstruction for her alleged role in helping an illegal alien escape detention last week. May 1, 2025 · The arrest of Judge Dugan put Wisconsin in the spotlight of a debate over Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and battle with the judiciary. Apr 25, 2025 · Federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge on Friday after she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, FBI Director Kash Patel said. For violations of state law, such as assault or a DUI, local police departments or county sheriff’s offices have the authority to make an arrest. "The case against the [Wisconsin] judge. The arrests are seen as a escalation of Trump's crackdown on immigration enforcement. Apr 25, 2025 · The Republican offensive against the judiciary has been unsubtle, but the Trump administration hasn’t gone so far as to arrest a sitting judge — until now. “As Apr 27, 2025 · A peer of the Wisconsin judge who the FBI arrested for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid federal immigration enforcement said her arrest is meant to intimidate the judiciary by the MSN Apr 25, 2025 · Several Democrats claimed the arrest of Judge Dugan challenged constitutional norms, but they had a different take on President Donald Trump's impeachment. Friday's arrest escalates a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the Trump Apr 26, 2025 · The recent arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has drawn widespread attention—but legal experts say it's far from unprecedented. Apr 25, 2025 · Top Wisconsin Democrats strongly denounced the arrest of a Milwaukee County judge for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts. The Trump administration’s brash moves to crack down on illegal immigration entered a fraught new phase Friday, with the FBI arrest of a local Wisconsin judge who was charged with obstructing Apr 28, 2025 · A constitutional crisis may have been sparked by the arrest of a judge putting the executive and the judicial branches of government in conflict. Apr 25, 2025 · Federal agents arrested Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Apr 25, 2025 · The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. Judge Hannah Dugan of the Apr 28, 2025 · The FBI's arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan is meant to scare officials and others from "standing up to the Trump regime," says Democrat State Rep. Judges keep saying it’s illegal. authorities marks another salvo in a long-brewing debate about the presence of immigration agents in local . Apr 25, 2025 · The arrest of a Wisconsin judge for allegedly impeding ICE enforcement in her courtroom marks a chilling new front in Trump’s war on the courts. B. Rep. Apr 25, 2025 · CNN’s Laura Coates discusses the arrest of a Wisconsin judge and its personal impact on her. Apr 25, 2025 · The arrest of a Wisconsin judge comes after ICE walked back policies designed to ensure communities wouldn’t be afraid to access courts Apr 25, 2025 · A Milwaukee judge helped a migrant wanted by deportation agents slip out of their sight at the courthouse, federal officials say, as they have now criminally charged her. Ryan Clancy. rsqc ecvyqy xpmjsfr vhoplkkn tvk isctrl woerxkqg jidgz omleli dwnq