Judge Hannah Dugan Confronts ICE Agents
On Friday, FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. She was charged with obstructing justice and concealing an individual from arrest. The case began when an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, appeared in her court on a misdemeanor charge. After the hearing, Dugan learned that ICE agents were waiting outside to arrest him. Dugan told the agents they needed a judicial warrant. She then ended the hearing and directed Flores-Ruiz to leave into a public hallway.
Tensions Rise Inside the Courthouse
Two DEA agents stayed in the hallway as Flores-Ruiz left the courtroom. According to Milwaukee-based attorney Ann Jacobs, they did not arrest him inside the courthouse, Later, agents pursued and arrested him outside. One week later, the FBI arrested Judge Dugan, accusing her of helping him avoid arrest. Attorney Jacobs says, “The message is crystal clear: If you cross the Trump administration, we will arrest you.”
Concerns About Judicial Independence
Many legal experts believe the arrest sends a chilling message. Ann Jacobs warned that the goal is to pressure judges into becoming obedient to the executive branch. The situation has sparked outrage across Milwaukee’s legal community. Critics say it threatens the independence of the courts.
Public Outrage Grows in Milwaukee
Emilio De Torre, a longtime friend of Dugan, spoke at the protests. He condemned FBI Director Kash Patel for celebrating Dugan’s arrest. De Torre called Patel’s actions “absolutely disgusting and damaging.” He also warned that Trump’s attacks on civil society are causing deep harm. “Our community, our economy, our families, our courthouses, and our schools are all being disrupted,” he said.
A Battle Over Justice and Power
The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan shows how high the stakes have become. Critics see it as part of a broader strategy to intimidate the judiciary. As tensions rise, many in Milwaukee are standing firmly against what they call heavy-handed overreach. The fight over judicial independence and civil rights has clearly entered a new and dangerous phase Just Now News.
Authored by the Just Now News Team: Otto, R. Michael, Thomás, and Frédérick.
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