FBI arrests judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

a year ago

FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities.
The incident escalated tensions between federal authorities and local officials over immigration enforcement.
Judge Dugan is accused of escorting the man and his lawyer out of her courtroom through a non-public door to avoid ICE agents.
She faces charges of concealing an individual to prevent arrest and obstructing a proceeding.
Democratic officials, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, criticized the arrest as an attack on the judiciary.
The case mirrors a previous prosecution of a Massachusetts judge under the Trump administration.
The Justice Department has signaled a crackdown on local officials obstructing federal immigration efforts.
Dugan was released after a court appearance and her attorney claims the arrest was not in the public interest.

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