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State and local officials, faith leaders, and community advocates gathered on April 28 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to condemn the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, calling it a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the Trump administration against the judiciary. Eileen Figueroa, national treasurer for Forward Latino, a national advocacy organization based in Milwaukee, opened the press conference by affirming the unity and urgency of the moment. “Today we gather not in celebration, but with a deep concern etched in our hearts, our democracy,” Figueroa said. “We stand here today to affirm our unwavering support...

The FBI on April 25 arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown. FBI Director Kash Patel bragged on social media about the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who he claimed “intentionally misdirected” federal agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse last week. “Thankfully our agents chased down the perp on foot and he’s been in custody since, but the Judge’s obstruction created increased danger to...

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered his 2025 State of the County Address at the Marcus Performing Arts Center on March 26, highlighting ongoing partnerships, economic development initiatives, public safety proposals, and efforts to improve community health services. Throughout the speech, Crowley stressed collaboration as the key to what he described as continued progress from “A” to “Z,” meaning from the Airport to the Zoo. He also shared his goals for advancing Milwaukee County through public, private, and nonprofit cooperation. Crowley emphasized a strategy built around partnerships, “Because we work together, we can achieve great things.” MAJOR INVESTMENTS FROM...