MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor and 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez, Jack Eckblad, Sequanna Taylor, Sky Z. Capriolo, Felesia A. Martin, Anne O’Connor, Sheldon A. Wasserman, and Kathleen Vincent issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge

The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) condemn the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of obstructing ICE agents from taking a man into custody at the federal courthouse during the recent escalation in arrests of immigrants and minorities throughout the country at the behest of President Trump and

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Today Devin Remiker has announced additional grassroots endorsements in his bid for WisDems chair, building on the support from key party leaders and elected officials. Already this week Remiker has announced support from Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and more than a

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan: “We strongly condemn the actions of Judge Dugan and applaud the FBI for pursuing the arrest. These charges are serious, deeply troubling, and strike at the

MILWAUKEE – County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, and Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez, members of the Latiné Caucus, issued the following statements addressing the mounting concern over the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on charges not yet made available to the public. The

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ContactMelissa Mulliken, Director of CommunicationsOffice of Senator Dianne Hesselbein608-206-1818 (cell)608-266-6670 (office) Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Senate Minority Leader and Senator Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and the Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, released the following statement regardin… Please

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – Yesterday, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (D – Lodi) and Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) hosted a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the local impacts of federal cuts and potential actions. Also joining the roundtable was Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Senators and participants released the

MADISON, WISCONSIN & LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA – The Wisconsin State Legislature has adopted Senate Joint Resolution 16, officially designating May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin. Inspired by Louisiana’s 2021 Senate Resolution 116, Wisconsin embraces the same language and spirit to honor the dignity of all working men and women, celebrating

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Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin and ASDC President Jane Kleeb announced a historic four-year agreement to provide a combined total of $1 million every month to all 57 Democratic state and territory parties – making this our largest investment in state parties to date. Through Chair Martin’s “organize everywhere, win anywhere” strategy,

MADISON, WI –  As organizations committed to protecting democracy, civil rights, and equal justice in Wisconsin, we are deeply troubled by the news of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest by federal agents at the courthouse. Judge Dugan is a dedicated and principled public servant, guided by fairness, compassion, and

BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan: “Last week, I warned that President Trump and his administration had increased their threats to citizens and noncitizens alike after the illegal arrest and deportation of Kilmar

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the arrest of a Milwaukee County judge: “In this country, people who are suspected of criminal wrongdoing are innocent until their guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt and they are found guilty by a jury of their peers—this is

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and policies that promote equal access to education

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Trump Administration’s blatant overreach and misuse of power in arresting duly elected Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement:  “Today’s Trump-ordered arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is a blatant attack on our freedoms and the

[Milwaukee, WI] – On Friday, April 25, FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. To refer to this heinous attack as alarming would be an understatement. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this arrest and demands that the charges against Dugan be dropped immediately! FBI

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was shocked and dismayed to learn of the actions taken unilaterally by four members of the State Assembly over Easter weekend. On Saturday, April 19th, Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, and Phelps presented a legislative citation on behalf of the entire State Assembly to an individual, recognizing her for

Milwaukee, WI – All people are entitled to due process in any functional democracy.  That the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel’s on social media is indicative of the true goal of this action – to intimidate other judges into complying with this administration’s authoritarian

MADISON, Wis – According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI this morning and charged with two felonies. In response, Representative Anderson released the following statement:  “I just learned of the arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Dugan by the FBI