Ben Wikler

@benwikler.bsky.social

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Host, This Is Wisconsin with @civicmedia.us. Author, This is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy—out 7/21. www.thisistheplan.com

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Justice Crawford puts her robe on

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-team-warns-republicans-support-cabinet-picks-face/story?id=116094924

"I am awaiting more detail on the facts of the case, so I am not commenting on what the Judge did - or didn't do.

I will say, I wish the Trump administration would focus less on settling scores with their perceived political enemies and focus their attention on fixing the economy that they've broken or remedying the mistakes they have made as they slashed through important federal programs.

This overly dramatic arrest of a judge at the county courthouse adds to a big problem created by the federal approach to immigration enforcement. What they have done is drive away people from participating in legitimate courthouse activities. These may be victims or witnesses, and they are not going to take part in court cases if they fear being swept up in immigration enforcement.

Our community is safer when witnesses and victims willingly appear for court."

"Like all United States citizens, Judge Hannah Dugan is entitled to her constitutional right to due process. However, it is clear that the FBI is politicizing this situation to make an example of her and others across the country who oppose their attack on the judicial system and our nation's immigration laws.

FBI Director Kash Patel issued a public statement on X, which he hurriedly deleted, making unsubstantiated claims about Judge Dugan's case before charges were officially filed and she could have her moment in court. Director Patel's statement shows that Trump's FBI is more concerned about weaponizing federal law enforcement, punishing people without due process, and intimidating anyone who opposes those policies, than they are with seeking justice.

I am extremely concerned about the Trump administration's continued intention to instill fear and hostility across our community. My office will continue to seek legal clarity as this alarming situation evolves."