Retired Judges Slam Trump Over Milwaukee Judge Arrest Spectacle

A dramatic showdown unfolded in Milwaukee as Judge Hannah Dugan found herself in handcuffs, accused of helping a wanted immigrant slip through a courthouse backdoor. Over 150 retired judges penned a fiery letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, slamming the Trump administration for what they call a blatant attack on judicial independence. They described the FBI’s arrest of Dugan—complete with a publicized perp walk by FBI Director Kash Patel—as an embarrassing spectacle meant to intimidate the judiciary.

Dugan allegedly escorted the individual through a nonpublic 'jury door,' though authorities still apprehended the suspect. The former judges argue this arrest is part of a broader pattern of the administration targeting judges who challenge its policies, especially after rulings against Trump’s agenda. Meanwhile, President Trump took to Truth Social, railing against the judiciary for blocking his deportation plans, insisting that activist judges are hindering his mandate to deport criminals swiftly.

The Justice Department stayed silent when pressed for comment, leaving the public to wonder: Is this a defense of the rule of law, or a power play to silence the bench?