Former Judges accuse Trump admin of ‘attacks’ against judiciary

A group of over 150 former judges has come together to express their concerns about the Trump administration’s treatment of the judiciary. In a letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the judges condemned what they perceive as attacks on the judiciary, citing the recent arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan as a prime example.

According to reports, Judge Dugan allegedly assisted a wanted illegal immigrant in escaping from the courtroom through a nonpublic area. Despite this, authorities were still able to apprehend the individual. Following this incident, the Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily relieved Judge Dugan of her official duties.

The former judges, in their letter, criticized the Trump administration for what they see as a pattern of intimidation and threats against the judiciary. They specifically called out the Justice Department for orchestrating a spectacle that involved the arrest and handcuffing of Judge Dugan, as well as the public posting of a photo of the arrest by FBI Director Kash Patel.

President Donald Trump’s ongoing clashes with the judiciary have been a focal point of his second-term agenda. Facing numerous legal roadblocks, the president has not shied away from expressing his frustrations with what he perceives as activist judges impeding his ability to enforce immigration policies.

In a recent statement on social media platform Truth Social, President Trump lashed out at the court system, accusing it of obstructing his efforts to deport criminals who have entered the country illegally. He called on “activist judges” to allow his administration to carry out its duties without delay.

As the debate over the independence of the judiciary continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration and the legal system will navigate their differences. The former judges’ letter serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the integrity of the judiciary in a democratic society.