Legal Proceedings and Accusations
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge was arrested by the and faces federal charges for allegedly helping an individual evade (ICE) by concealing him to prevent his discovery and arrest.
Dugan is accused of escorting the individual, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, and his lawyer through a jury door after being informed of ICE agents' presence in the courthouse, an action described as unusual and confrontational in court documents and an FBI affidavit.
Public and Political Reactions
The , with a liberal majority, suspended Dugan in what it described as the public interest, acting on its own initiative without external requests.
Dugan's arrest has ignited protests and criticisms, particularly among Democrats who accuse the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate the judiciary, with demonstrations occurring outside the FBI's field office.