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FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest

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A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.

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  1. New York Post

    Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by FBI for allegedly helping illegal immigrant evade ICE (opens New York Post)

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    A veteran Wisconsin judge was arrested Friday for allegedly helping a Mexican illegal migrant evade ICE agents in her courthouse, the FBI said. Judge Hannah...

  2. FOX 5 DC

    FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan? (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested Friday.

  4. WMUR

    Who is Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan? (opens WMUR)

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    Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces charges for allegedly helping a man evade ICE agents

  5. Fox32 Chicago

    FBI arrests Milwaukee judge; accused of obstructing immigration arrest (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee on charges of obstruction after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.

  6. Newsweek

    FBI arrest of Milwaukee judge sparks alarm from Trump critics (opens Newsweek)

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    Judge Hannah Dugan was detained Friday, accused of aiding an illegal immigrant to avoid ICE arrest.

  7. The Columbian

    Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping a man evade immigration agents and is arrested (opens The Columbian)

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    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 Rep

  8. ABC 7 New York

    Judge arrested for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest' (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant "evade arrest," according to Kash Patel.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping a man evade immigration agents and is arrested - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    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.

  10. The Hill

    Who is Hannah Dugan, judge arrested by FBI in Wisconsin? (opens The Hill)

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    Here's what to know about Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan and her arrest for allegedly attempting to allow immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade an ICE arrest in her courtroom.

  11. FOX 4 Dallas

    FBI arrests Milwaukee County judge; accused of obstructing immigration arrest (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee on charges of obstruction after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.

  12. NBC News

    Who is Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested by the FBI? (opens NBC News)

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    Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County judge arrested by the FBI for obstructing federal authorities in an immigration case, was a longtime social justice advocate.

  13. CNN

    Who is Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI? (opens CNN)

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    The Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the FBI on Friday and accused of interfering in the arrest of an undocumented immigrant has a decadeslong history of advocating for the poor and vulnerable.

  14. Washington Examiner

    FBI arrests Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan over obstructing ICE operations (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The FBI had launched an investigation into claims Judge Hannah Dugan had helped an illegal immigrant evade arrest by ICE officers by misdirecting them.

  15. WFAA Dallas

    FBI arrests Milwaukee judge for aiding immigration evasion (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    Patel said his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse."

  16. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Judge Dugan arrested; reaction from leaders, others (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Federal agents on Friday arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. Reaction from lawmakers and others has poured in.

  17. Latin Times

    Republican Lawmakers Support Arrest Of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan: 'Lock 'em up!!?' (opens Latin Times)

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    Republican lawmakers backed the arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, who stands accused of helping a migrant avoid arrest by ICE agents

  18. ABC 7 New York

    Who is Hannah Dugan, Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest'? (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    The case has immediately become a high-profile confrontation between the Trump administration and the judiciary over immigration policies.

  19. Newsweek

    Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest is 'not unprecedented' (opens Newsweek)

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    Dugan was arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly obstructing federal authorities who were seeking to detain an undocumented immigrant.

  20. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Judge Dugan arrested; protests outside FBI (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    A protest was held on Saturday, April 26, following the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan the day before.

  21. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan arrest; protest at federal courthouse (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Supporters of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are being vocal. Her arrest sparked a pop-up protest on Friday, April 25.

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