Statement of Senator Mark Spreitzer on Judge’s Arrest in Milwaukee
BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan:
“Last week, I warned that President Trump and his administration had increased their threats to citizens and noncitizens alike after the illegal arrest and deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Today, those threats continued as Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was detained and arrested by ICE, and that arrest was trumpeted on social media by the FBI Director.
“Today’s arrest did not happen in a vacuum. The way that this arrest was handled – with grandstanding online by Trump administration officials who have repeatedly undermined the rule of law and the due process rights of Americans – is not acceptable. Rather than spreading fear, creating hostility, and threatening the role of the independent judiciary, President Trump and his administration should be doing their job, upholding the rule of law, and respecting our Constitution.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Courthouse ICE Arrests
- Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed - Graham Kilmer - Jun 18th, 2025
- Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case - Graham Kilmer - Jun 15th, 2025
- Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan - Sarah Lehr - Jun 9th, 2025
- Moore, Pocan, Jayapal, McCollum, and Omar Raise Concerns Over Judicial Independence Following Arrest of Judge Dugan - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - May 19th, 2025
- Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance - Graham Kilmer - May 15th, 2025
- Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity - Graham Kilmer - May 14th, 2025
- Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan - Sarah Lehr - May 13th, 2025
- ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest - Graham Kilmer - May 7th, 2025
- Judge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest - Frank Zufall - May 5th, 2025
- Rep. Margaret Arney Decries Political Targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan - State Rep. Margaret Arney - May 1st, 2025
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