About an hour ago, the New York Times reported that the FBI has arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly intentionally misdirecting federal authorities away from an immigrant they were pursuing. The Times’ source was a social media post by Trump-Appointed FBI Director Kash Patel. The arrest has been confirmed by a spokesman for the U.S. Marshalls.
The Times’ account states that the charges against Judge Dugan represent a “flashpoint” in a dispute between federal immigration officials attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants appearing in state court and local officials who believe that such efforts adversely affect overall public safety.
I had never heard of Judge Dugan before reading the Times’ story, and refuse to jump to any conclusions regarding the merits of the charges now pending against her. I believe that the particulars of every case need to be considered on their unique merits if we are to have any continued faith in our justice system. That said, there can be little doubt that no matter the ultimate outcome of the prosecution, the Trump Administration undoubtedly intends its action to frighten others who have been unwilling to wholeheartedly cooperate with its aggressive deportation efforts. The intimidation is the point.
I had no intent to publish today. I’d wish you a good weekend, but I can’t muster it up.
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