The arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant has raised concerns about judicial independence. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the judiciary, suggesting Dugan's actions reflect a broader issue where judges act above the law. This assertion aims to send a strong warning to judges who might engage in similar conduct. In contrast, retired Justice Geraldine Hines emphasized the crucial role of an independent judiciary in maintaining constitutional order, implicitly criticizing such prosecutions as intimidation tactics against the judiciary.
What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me,â Bondi told Fox News, commenting on Dugan's arrest. âTheyâre deranged. I think some of these judges think they are beyond and above the law, and they are not.
The courts have a role in our constitutional system that they can only preserve if there's an independent judiciary-that is to say, judges are free to judge make decisions without intimidation, without interference from the executive branch or the legislative for that matter.
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