Stay Tuned with Preet “So Now They’re Arresting Judges”
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Apr 29, 2025 A Wisconsin judge is in hot water for allegedly helping someone avoid ICE agents in her courthouse. Legal experts discuss the implications of this controversial case on immigration enforcement. The podcast also tackles the ongoing tensions between federal agents and state court defendants. With a former judge facing similar charges in New Mexico, the conversation deepens around the judicial system’s integrity. Lastly, tensions escalate as courtroom disruptions threaten the balance between judicial authority and federal law enforcement.
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Judge Arrested at Courthouse
- A Wisconsin judge was arrested in her courthouse for allegedly obstructing ICE agents attempting an arrest.
- She escorted a defendant away, leading to charges of obstruction and harboring a fugitive.
Controversy Over Judge Arrest
- Arresting a sitting judge is controversial as it happened amid political attacks on judges.
- This highlights rising tensions and potential constitutional crises related to judicial independence.
Limits of Judicial Immunity
- State court judges are not immune from federal arrest if they commit crimes outside judicial acts.
- Immunity protects official judicial acts but not other criminal conduct.