FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge Dugan for Obstruction in Immigration Case

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI and charged with obstruction after allegedly assisting undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores Ruiz in evading arrest by federal immigration agents at her courthouse. The incident, confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, has intensified tensions between the Trump administration and local officials over federal immigration enforcement. While Dugan's actions drew concern from federal authorities, critics, including Democratic officials and civil rights groups, argue the arrest reflects an ongoing pattern of the Trump administration targeting the judiciary and overstepping its authority. Dugan was released on bail and faces a pending court hearing, as the FBI continues to investigate the case. The arrest has shocked the legal community, given Dugan’s respected standing, and has become a focal point in the broader debate over immigration policy and judicial independence.