FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge for Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Arrest

The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

The arrest stems from an incident on April 18, when Dugan allegedly assisted Eduardo Flores Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, in evading detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the courthouse.

According to the criminal complaint, Dugan directed Ruiz and his attorney to exit through a private area, allowing him to avoid ICE agents waiting outside.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest in a now-deleted social media post, stating that Dugan's actions endangered public safety. The case has intensified debates over immigration enforcement and judicial independence under the Trump administration