Courthouse Arrests and Legal Complexities

OA1154 - Whatever the stage of fascism is where they start arresting judges for doing their jobs--well, we’re here. We review what we know about the in-court arrest of Milwaukie County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan last week. Matt then explains exactly what a “sanctuary” jurisdiction is (and isn’t) and how the Trump administration’s promises to aggressively investigate and prosecute state and local officials for non-cooperation with ICE fits into the overall plan of American authoritarianism. We also review ICE’s efforts to engage “force multipliers” via special cooperation agreements with state law enforcement under INA 287(g) and how you can do your part to stop it.

• Complaint and supporting affidavit in U.S. v. Dugan (4/24/2025)

• AG Bill Barr’s speech to the National Sherriff’s Association in which he promised to investigate and prosecute local authorities who interfered with ICE (2/10/2020)

• Delegation of Immigration Authority Section 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act | ICE (links to Excel docs with state of all current and pending 287(g) agreements)

• Pam Bondi’s memo on charging and sentencing policies which shifted DOJ’s focus to immigration enforcement (2/6/2025)

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