A Wisconsin judge was arrested on accusations that she took extraordinary—and allegedly illegal—steps to thwart police from taking into custody a past deportee who is now accused of domestic violence.
The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan represents a dramatic escalation of tension between some judges and President Donald Trump’s administration over the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.
Here’s what we know so far about this rare instance of a judge being taken into custody.
What Happened
The case came to light on April 25 after FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi each released statements confirming that Dugan had been arrested….