Overview

• Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI in Milwaukee for allegedly obstructing federal agents attempting to detain an undocumented migrant in her courtroom.
• The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed charges of obstruction and concealing a person, while Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized no one is above the law.
• FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest in a now-deleted social media post, claiming Dugan’s actions endangered public safety before the migrant was eventually apprehended.
• Dugan, known for her focus on social justice, has been released from custody after an initial hearing, with her next court appearance scheduled for May 15.
• This arrest marks an escalation in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and highlights ongoing tensions over federal authority and judicial independence.