FBI Arrests Judge for Allegedly Obstructing Undocumented Immigrant Arrest

FBI Arrests Judge for Allegedly Obstructing Undocumented Immigrant Arrest
Above: The J. Edgar Hoover building, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters, is photographed on Oct. 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Kent Nishimura/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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Republican narrative

Judge Dugan’s arrest is a clear reminder: Americans voted in 2024 for President Trump's commitment to strong borders and the rule of law. Her choice to help an illegal migrant evade ICE wasn’t justice — it was lawlessness. Immigration enforcement is popular because it protects our communities, and no activist judge has the right to override the will of the people.

Democratic narrative

The arrest of Judge Dugan is a dangerous escalation in Trump's authoritarian playbook — an outrageous attempt to intimidate the judiciary and sow fear. Courthouses must remain safe, neutral spaces, not tools of ICE enforcement. Democrats will not stand by while federal power is weaponized against those upholding justice and basic human dignity. This is a red line.

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