Immigration

Milwaukee Judge Fights Federal Indictment Claiming Immunity in Controversial Immigration Case

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MILWAUKEE — Attorneys representing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are pursuing a motion to dismiss a federal indictment against her, arguing she holds immunity from prosecution for her official actions. This legal strategy is anchored in a Supreme Court ruling concerning presidential immunity. Dugan faces two federal charges, including concealing a person from arrest and obstructing proceedings before a U.S. agency. A federal grand jury indicted her on Tuesday, leading to a brief court appearance on Thursday, where her counsel entered a not guilty plea. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries presided over the … Read more

Trump Administration Targets Harvard Scientist for Deportation Amid Controversial Immigration Crackdown

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Boston, Mass. — The U.S. government is moving to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher who recently returned from a trip abroad. The scientist fled Russia due to concerns over political persecution, according to her attorney, Gregory Romanovsky. Petrova, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February, sparking significant legal and public attention. Upon her arrival at a Boston airport after a vacation in France, customs officials detained Petrova. She was accused of failing to disclose biological samples in her luggage, leading to further investigation. Following … Read more

“Family of Deported Toddler Halts Legal Battle, Reflects on Immigration Policy Impact on U.S. Citizens”

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MEXICO CITY — A legal battle involving the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her Honduran mother has come to an end, as the family announced on Tuesday that they are discontinuing their lawsuit against the Trump administration. The case drew significant attention and became a focal point in the ongoing debate over immigration policies in the United States. The toddler, along with two other U.S.-born children and their mothers, was forcibly removed from the country as part of a larger crackdown on immigration. This action led to widespread critiques and a legal challenge … Read more

Milwaukee Judge Indicted in Controversial Immigration Case, Setting Stage for Legal Showdown

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Milwaukee, Wis. — A federal grand jury has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, alleging that she facilitated an undocumented man’s escape from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a court hearing. The charges could heighten existing tensions between local governance and federal immigration laws under the Trump administration. Dugan has denied all wrongdoing and plans to enter a plea this week. The indictment charges Dugan with obstruction of justice and harboring a fugitive, claiming she knowingly directed a defendant out a restricted exit to evade waiting ICE agents. The incident took place … Read more