Leavitt Signals Open Possibility for Arresting Supreme Court Judges

Following the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing federal agents seeking an undocumented immigrant, the Trump administration has faced scrutiny over its willingness to prosecute members of the judiciary. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to rule out the possibility of arresting higher-level judges, including Supreme Court justices, stating that anyone who breaks the law or obstructs federal law enforcement could be prosecuted. This stance, coupled with Attorney General Pam Bondi's public labeling of Dugan as a 'criminal judge,' has intensified concerns about executive overreach and open hostility toward the judicial branch. Critics argue these actions signal a troubling escalation in the administration's approach to dissenting judges and a disregard for judicial independence and the presumption of innocence. The administration's rhetoric and actions have been characterized by some as part of a broader pattern of undermining the rule of law and targeting judges who defy its agenda.