A newly released video exposes Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s brazen attempt to obstruct ICE agents from arresting an illegal immigrant involved in a domestic abuse case. The footage, obtained by WISN through an open records request, shows Dugan—still in her judicial robes—confronting federal agents in the courthouse before allegedly directing the illegal alien, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, to escape through a private “jury door.” The video later captures federal agents chasing Flores-Ruiz into the street before finally apprehending him. This blatant disregard for federal law has rightfully led to Dugan’s indictment, yet the liberal media continues to downplay her actions, revealing their contempt for immigration enforcement and the rule of law.
FBI Director Kash Patel condemned Dugan’s conduct, stating she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested at her courthouse.” The criminal complaint details how Dugan, upon learning of ICE’s presence, became “visibly angry” and expedited Flores-Ruiz’s hearing to sneak him out of the building. Shockingly, a public defender even took photographs of the plainclothes officers, raising concerns about intimidation tactics. The complaint further reveals that the ICE team had agreed to wait outside the courtroom to avoid disruption, yet Dugan still chose to interfere, putting federal agents at risk as they pursued Flores-Ruiz into the street.
Despite the clear evidence, Dugan’s lawyers are now attempting to dismiss the case, citing “judicial immunity” and the “Tenth Amendment.” Their motion absurdly claims that “the government’s prosecution of Judge Dugan is virtually unprecedented and entirely unconstitutional,” arguing that her actions were merely “judicial acts.” But no judicial authority grants a judge the right to actively assist a criminal in evading federal law enforcement. This is not about courtroom control—it’s about a leftist activist masquerading as a judge, undermining the laws she swore to uphold.
The liberal media, ever eager to protect those who flout immigration laws, has largely ignored the severity of Dugan’s actions. Instead of condemning her obstruction, they frame the story as an overreach by federal authorities—a narrative that aligns perfectly with the left’s open-borders agenda.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has consistently championed strong immigration enforcement, standing firmly with ICE and Border Patrol against such lawless defiance. While the left attacks federal agents for doing their jobs, Trump’s administration remains committed to upholding the law, no matter how many activist judges attempt to sabotage it.