Overview

• Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI for allegedly helping a migrant evade ICE agents by directing him through a private courthouse exit.
• The DOJ simultaneously arrested former New Mexico judge Jose Luis Cano and his wife on evidence tampering charges linked to shielding a suspected gang member.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed the administration's stance that any official obstructing immigration enforcement will face prosecution, regardless of rank.
• A reserve judge has been appointed to handle Judge Dugan’s caseload, while some judges, including Sawyer County Judge Monica Isham, have voiced resistance and threatened boycotts.
• Critics argue the arrests represent executive overreach and threaten judicial independence, while supporters contend they uphold the rule of law against obstruction.