Things to watch for on the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan:
1. Likely arrested on a criminal complaint, which will include an affidavit describing the evidence. Evaluate carefully.
2. What’s the government’s stance on bail going to be? Normally this would be a minimal bail.
1. Likely arrested on a criminal complaint, which will include an affidavit describing the evidence. Evaluate carefully.
2. What’s the government’s stance on bail going to be? Normally this would be a minimal bail.
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That detail would seem to be outcome determinative?
Also - are criminal defense attorneys next??
This is fascism.
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/former-judge-and-wife-arrested-by-federal-agents/
these people are not very smart, they could have easily done the takeover had they moved slower
As a class they aren't going to do anything that risks their position, it's an intoxicating gig
(same would apply federally but they have lifetime tenure)
Some judges will bow. Probably. Some are going to be furious and done with the Admin's shit.
Tends to focus the thinking.
The Trump DOJ is run by morons and thugs.
Because my understanding is that a criminal complaint, requires a criminal act. And for it to be a criminal act, ICE would have to have a judicial warrant AND present it to the court.
Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) to report any crime or submit a tip. Tips like Kash Patel or "Quit your fascist job", or "how do you sleep at night you fffking NAZIs", "take a long walk on a short pier".
Fill these ears up too.
Congressional Switchboard:
(202) 224-3121
Holding my breath on this one.
Still, think about the optics on how this emboldens the FBI right now.
This is a none-too-subtle reminder to all judges that Trump 2.0 has targets on their backs. And that they are watching you, looking for a reason to arrest you.
Our democracy and rule of law teeter on the precipice of dictatorship. So we must do as Dr. King advised and do it now.
I'm basically praying that the wheels of the bus come off before the demented criminal driver is able to get full control.
on …
Keep on testing the separation
between the enforcers and the
adjudicators …
Meanwhile, no accountability
for specific convicted felons
…. even one who was convicted
on multiple counts of rape??
Nothing to see here - right?
I hear a solo violin …
courthouse arrests like this chill access to justice across the board.
Its a scary intimidation tactic but seems like there are actual facts to at least plausibly make the arrest.
AP updates link:
https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-4-25-2025#00000196-6d82-da12-a1b7-6fc256c30000
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/breaking/2025/04/25/milwaukee-county-judge-hannah-dugan-arrested-by-feds-at-courthouse/83270885007/
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/fbi-director-deletes-tweet-announcing-arrest-of-judge-for-allegedly-helping-immigrant-evade-arrest/
https://x.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1915800907318468626
The article, along with extra links, is in this Bluesky thread. Tap above the 'article pic' and scroll ⏬
Someone with a spine and a soul, not wishing to go down in history with their name associated with Nuremberg, calling on every FBI agent to walk off the job.
Americans sworn to protect us are not upholding their oaths.
https://bsky.app/profile/annjacobsmke.bsky.social/post/3lnnzg7reys23
Because that’s definitely one of those over-the-cliff thresholds.
No judicial warrant
Government argues she let him leave through jury door without entering public area (hallway) where they could arrest him on ICE warrant
They go to some lengths to portray her as a hysterical woman
https://ecf.wied.uscourts.gov/doc1/20315758558
If they have any proof that these ICE agents had no identification on them could it be argued she was protecting him from aggressors?
Always gotta target women!
WOMEN NEED TO
STAND TF UP NOW!
Call your reps Everyday and Dem/Republican leaders
Schumer, Jefferies
Johnson, Thune,
202-224-3121
Tell them to remove Trump by impeachment or treason charges.
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The magistrate: "How dare you question me. GUARDS! SEIZE HIM!"
If a JUDGE 👩⚖️ sees a person’s rights so egregiously violated that she deems it necessary to protect him in her own chambers, maybe we should be looking a bit deeper into this scenario than to accuse her of wrongdoing. Patel is a criminal
Reading the reporting to date, it sounds like they are arresting her for not allowing them to commandeer her as an enforcement agent. But it will be interesting to see what comes out.