In today’s thrilling episode of “The Bewildering World of Progressive Politics,” we have a story that could very well be straight out of a courtroom drama, but alas, it is real life. Meet Judge Hannah Dugan, who took the term “activist judge” to the next level. The Milwaukee County Circuit Judge found herself on the wrong side of the law, having been accused of helping a criminal alien evade immigration authorities. One must wonder, did she forget that courthouses are usually equipped with cameras?
The courtroom drama unfolded when Judge Dugan was caught on camera leading a Mexican national with a history of domestic battery out of her courtroom through a private exit. In a bizarre twist, this judge used her own chambers to assist the escape and then proceeded to create a smoke-and-mirrors scene outside by sending ICE agents on a wild goose chase. We’re all for a good magic trick, but maybe leave it to the magicians, Your Honor.
This case highlights a perplexing trend where some folks prefer to play protector to criminal aliens rather than uphold their duties. It’s a classic case of misplaced nurturing instincts. Instead of defending and nurturing the values and people they’re sworn to protect, some judges choose to gamble with justice. One might suggest this is not a smart wager, as Judge Dugan is now looking at five years in prison.
What’s truly astonishing is how Judge Dugan’s story was lauded as a so-called victory for law and order—a triumph that resonates deeply with those concerned about the erosion of the judicial system. The verdict was indeed swift, with a jury finding her guilty of obstruction within just a few short hours. It’s almost poetic; justice, in this case, was as swift as it was sweet.
The court of public opinion is often harsh and unforgiving, and the reaction online was a veritable cavalcade of celebration. People far and wide rallied behind the decision, advocating that indeed no one, not even the robe-wearing few, should be considered above the law. It’s a stark reminder that our society values law and order, and it is stories like these that serve to reinforce the importance of those values.
In the end, Judge Dugan’s actions serve as a cautionary tale for those who think that their black robes provide them with carte blanche to rewrite and break the laws as they please. Her sentencing may very well serve as a new chapter in her life, but for now, it’s an undeniable page-turner for those of us watching this courtroom saga from afar. We will have to wait and see what the final chapter holds once the gavel falls at her sentencing.
