The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin by the FBI has raised concerns among lawmakers and advocates about the impact on immigrant court attendance. Accused of assisting a migrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, to evade ICE, Dugan's arrest may create fear among immigrants, discouraging them from participating in the justice system. Representative Ryan Clancy highlighted that courthouses should be safe spaces but warned that the presence of federal agents transforms these spaces, making people wary of their involvement. Protests occurred in response to Dugan's arrest, emphasizing the broader implications of federal actions on local justice.
The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan by the FBI could have a chilling effect and keep immigrants away from court appearances out of fear they may be arrested.
People who would normally be willingly participating in the justice system are now going to think twice if they think that showing up either as a defendant or a witness may lead to their own arrest.
Dugan's arrest is an effort by federal officials to scare officials and others from 'standing up to the Trump regime.'
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