Wisconsin, April 26 -- A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was arrested by the FBI and charged in a federal court on Friday for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest, media reports said.
Judge Hannah Dugan is facing two charges for obstruction and concealing the individual from arrest. She made an initial appearance in court and was released, the CNN reported.
The arrest on federal charges is an escalation in the Trump administration's focus on judges' conduct, particularly as it relates to immigration enforcement.
According to reports, the Justice Department has stated that it will investigate local officials who fail to assist federal authorities in immigration matters.
"We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdir...