Statement on the Arrest of Milwaukee County Judge
MILWAUKEE–Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Judge Hannah Dugan, a sitting Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse this morning. In response to this arrest, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:
“I want safe communities, an independent judiciary, and a country where people are confident their rights will be protected by the very people who swore to serve them. I will continue to protect the constitutional rights of my constituents.”
Rep. Vining represents the 13th Assembly District, which includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. For more information visit Rep. Vining’s website here.
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
Read more about Courthouse ICE Arrests here
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