Judge Halts Court Duties Over Legal Uncertainty
Judge Monica Isham of Sawyer County, Wisconsin, has temporarily stepped away from her courtroom duties, citing safety concerns and legal confusion following the arrest of fellow judge Hannah Dugan.

Controversy Over Immigration Incident
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with obstructing federal agents after allegedly helping an undocumented man avoid arrest by guiding him through a private courthouse area. ICE officials were waiting to detain him at the time.

Call for Legal Clarity
In an email titled “Guidance Requested or I Refuse to Hold Court,” Isham expressed frustration over the lack of clear rules for judges facing immigration-related enforcement. She wrote, “I have no intention of allowing anyone to be taken out of my courtroom without proper legal process.”

Wider Implications and Other Arrests
Legal experts say these cases raise urgent questions about the role of judges in immigration matters. In a related event, a former New Mexico judge and his wife were arrested for allegedly aiding a gang member—further fueling the debate on judicial accountability and law enforcement cooperation.