FBI charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping man evade immigration authorities

The FBI on Friday arrested a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between Donald Trump's administration and the judiciary over the Republican president's sweeping immigration crackdown.

Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, appeared briefly in federal court in Milwaukee on Friday before being released from custody. Her next court appearance is May 15. A crowd formed outside the courthouse, chanting "Free the judge now." ---More...

???? UPDATE: Judge Hannah Dugan just left the federal courthouse after being ARRESTED by FBI agents, and she’s been hit with TWO federal felonies related to obstruction.

She’s going away for a LONG time for aiding illegals.

Who’s next? ???? pic.twitter.com/sOpRm3TtoX https://t.co/2YNzTY02Rv

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor)April 25, 2025