David Brooks spoke on PBS's NewsHour about the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who allegedly helped an illegal immigrant evade federal authorities. He acknowledged that her actions might be illegal, yet he characterized them as potentially heroic. Brooks referenced a climate of intimidation towards judges and expressed concern over federal immigration enforcement practices. He noted that civil disobedience may arise in response to unjust policies and that individuals can morally justify their actions, even if they face legal repercussions.
But especially on the issue of immigration, there are a lot of people who are appalled by what the administration is doing. And there will be times for civil disobedience.
In times of trouble, then people are sometimes called to do civil disobedience. And in my view, when people do civil disobeying, they have to pay the price.
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