Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Allegedly Obstructing ICE Arrest
A Milwaukee County judge, Hannah Dugan, has been arrested by the FBI. She is accused of obstructing federal immigration officials. The charges stem from an incident where she allegedly hid an undocumented immigrant in a jury room to prevent their arrest by ICE agents. The case is now under federal investigation.
Milwaukee, WI - FBI agents have arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstruction of justice. The arrest follows allegations that Judge Dugan interfered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempting to arrest an undocumented immigrant at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. According to the criminal complaint, Judge Dugan allegedly concealed the individual in a jury room to prevent their apprehension. The complaint further alleges that she actively misled ICE agents about the individual's whereabouts. The case is now under investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office. If convicted, Judge Dugan could face significant penalties. This incident has sparked debate about the role of judges in immigration enforcement and the separation of powers.