Statement on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

From Common Council Members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 25, 2025

By Milwaukee Common Council - Apr 25th, 2025 02:15 pm

This morning’s news that Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by federal authorities is shocking and upsetting. Judge Dugan should be afforded the same respect and due process that she has diligently provided others throughout her career.

Perhaps the most chilling part of Judge Dugan’s arrest is the continued aggression by which the current administration in Washington, D.C. has weaponized federal law enforcement, such as ICE, against immigrant communities. As local elected officials, we are working daily to support our constituents who grow increasingly concerned and worried with each passing incident.

At the end of the day, for the sake of Judge Dugan, and our residents, we must be able to look back on this and see that the legal process was handled fairly and impartially. Judge Dugan deserves nothing less.

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

MKE County: Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release - Graham Kilmer - Nov 5th, 2025
Dugan Case Going To Trial in December - Graham Kilmer - Sep 3rd, 2025
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss - Graham Kilmer - Aug 26th, 2025
Feds Call Dugan’s Legal Arguments ‘Amorphous’ - Graham Kilmer - Jul 29th, 2025
Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge - Graham Kilmer - Jul 16th, 2025
Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial - Graham Kilmer - Jul 8th, 2025
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

Read more about Courthouse ICE Arrests here

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Alex Brower, Andrea Pratt, DiAndre Jackson, Hannah Dugan, JoCasta Zamarripa, Lamont Westmoreland, Larresa Taylor, Marina Dimitrijevic, Mark Chambers, Jr., Milele A. Coggs, Peter Burgelis, Robert Bauman, Russell W. Stamper, II, Scott Spiker, Sharlen P. Moore

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