Wisconsin judge arrested for aiding immigration dodgers

April 25, 2025, 10:21 am

An FBI director announced the arrest of a judge in Wisconsin accused of helping an individual avoid immigration enforcement. The unusual twist in the justice system has raised eyebrows and questions about the misadventures in the corridors of power.

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globalnews.ca / FBI arrests Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping man evade immigration agents

According to an affidavit, the Wisconsin judge escorted a man named Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer away from the courtroom through the jury room door to stave off his arrest.

winnipegfreepress.com / Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan?

torontosun.com / FBI director says judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested

MILWAUKEE — The FBI on Friday arrested a Wisconsin county judge accused of helping a man avoid immigration enforcement, Director Kash Patel said. Patel made the announcement in a post on X and said his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the...

ledevoir.com / Le FBI arrête une juge pour «entrave» à l’arrestation d’un migrant

Il l’accuse d’avoir détourné la police de l’immigration de l’individu devant être arrêté dans son tribunal.

citynews.ca / FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on social...

winnipegfreepress.com / FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested

winnipegfreepress.com / FBI Director Kash Patel says a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man avoid immigration enforcement has been arrested

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