NBC News: FBI arrests Milwaukee judge, alleging she interfered in immigration operation

The arrest marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, as well as in its battles with judges across the country.

The FBI arrested a county judge in Milwaukee on Friday, alleging that she obstructed federal authorities who were seeking to detain an undocumented immigrant by escorting the man and his defense attorney though a nonpublic jury door.

The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, in line with its rhetoric about going after local and state authorities on immigration-related matters. It’s also marks another step in the Trump administration’s battles with judges over federal policy.

In an appearance on Fox News on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi [Bimbo #3] the arrest to pull in the administration’s broader, repeated criticism of judges. “What’s happening to our judiciary is beyond me,” Bondi said, before using the term “deranged.”

Pitting the Feds vs. the States is a fight that Bimbo #3 Pam Bondi will not win. This is one of the dumbest moves King Donald’s underlings could have made.

Bimbo #3 Pam Bondi should look in the mirror as she speaks of the “deranged”.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/fbi-arrests-milwaukee-judge-alleging-interfered-immigration-operation-rcna203006

Fox 6 Milwaukee: FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest

  • A Milwaukee judge has been arrested by the FBI on charges of obstruction.
  • Judge Hannah Dugan has been federally charged, accused of helping an undocumented man avoid ICE agents at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
  • Local and statewide officials are reacting to the arrest and charges.

A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes.

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday morning, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.

She’s now accused of helping an undocumented man avoid immigration enforcement at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

https://www.fox6now.com/news/fbi-arrests-milwaukee-county-judge-hannah-dugan-accused-obstructing-ice-arrest