Milwaukee Judge Arrested for Aiding Illegal Alien, Sparking Tensions

Recent arrests of judges in Milwaukee and New Mexico have intensified national debate over the judiciary’s role in immigration enforcement. Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by the FBI for allegedly obstructing federal agents seeking to detain a man at her courthouse, with authorities accusing her of endangering public safety and highlighting a broader federal crackdown on officials who impede immigration law. In a separate case, former New Mexico judge Joel Cano and his wife were arrested for allegedly harboring a suspected Venezuelan gang member linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, with evidence including social media posts and gang-related paraphernalia discovered in their home. Both incidents have prompted strong reactions, with critics accusing judges and some Democrats of aiding criminal illegal immigrants, while defenders argue the arrests may not serve public safety interests. These cases underscore growing tensions between local officials and federal authorities under President Trump’s administration, which has prioritized aggressive immigration enforcement and prosecution of those who obstruct it.