Overview

• The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstruction and concealment for allegedly helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade ICE agents in her courthouse.
• Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, has a criminal history including three domestic battery convictions and was previously deported before illegally reentering the U.S.
• The arrest has drawn polarized political reactions, with FBI Director Kash Patel asserting 'No one is above the law,' while Senators Ed Markey and Amy Klobuchar criticized the move as a threat to judicial independence.
• Dugan’s alleged actions, including misdirecting ICE agents and facilitating Flores-Ruiz’s escape, have sparked broader debates over federal immigration enforcement and the limits of judicial conduct.
• Dugan remains under federal indictment, with her next court appearance scheduled for May 15, as the case continues to highlight tensions between immigration policy and separation of powers.