A Wisconsin judge has announced a temporary halt to her courtroom duties following the arrest of another state judge, citing concerns over safety and legal uncertainty.
Judge Monica Isham of Sawyer County shared her decision in a message to fellow judges across the state after Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was
taken into custody. Dugan was charged with obstructing federal authorities during an incident involving an undocumented individual.
Judge Isham’s email, titled “Guidance Requested or I Refuse to Hold Court,” voiced frustration and confusion about what she sees as a lack of support and clarity for judges navigating sensitive legal situations that may involve immigration enforcement. Read more below
