Arrest Details
Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee County was arrested by the FBI on obstruction charges for allegedly helping Eduardo Flores Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, evade arrest.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest, stating Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents, allowing Flores Ruiz to evade initial capture but was apprehended shortly after.
Legal and Political Context
The arrest highlights a clash between local judiciary actions and federal immigration enforcement policies, escalating tensions under the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
The Justice Department had previously directed federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials suspected of interfering with immigration enforcement efforts.