U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi delivered a strong admonition to activist judges such as Hannah Dugan, asserting that left-leaning judges who have facilitated illegal immigrants and hindered justice will face prosecution, emphasizing that the Trump Administration does not tolerate injustice.
In a segment on Fox News aired on April 25, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi was inquired about her message to activist judges like Hannah Dugan, who had been implicated in assisting an illegal immigrant criminal evade arrest. In her reply, AG Bondi affirmed that President Trump’s Department of Justice is actively pursuing legal action against these activist judges, specifying that Judge Dugan is currently in custody.
Notably, AG Bondi’s remarks were directed specifically at Judge Dugan, who was charged on April 25, 2025, with two federal offenses: obstructing a U.S. Agency and concealing an individual to evade arrest. Furthermore, media reports verified that Judge Dugan was suspended following her arrest, with the Wisconsin Supreme Court declaring, “It is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties.”
In the interview, AG Bondi was prompted to convey a message to “judges attempting to hinder our efforts to enhance the safety of this country.” Without hesitation, the attorney general replied, “We are going to prosecute you, and we are currently prosecuting you.” Additionally, Bondi clarified that she had been made aware of the circumstances involving Judge Hannah Dugan since “the day it occurred.”
Continuing her remarks, AG Bondi stated that upon learning about Judge Dugan’s obstruction of justice, she and her team “could hardly believe that a judge would actually do such a thing.” She further remarked, “We examined the facts thoroughly…one cannot obstruct a criminal case, and truly, shame on her.”
Moreover, the attorney general emphasized her lack of respect for Judge Dugan, asserting, “It was a domestic violence case, of all cases, and she is prioritizing a criminal defendant over the victims of crime.” In reaction to AG Bondi’s scathing criticism of Judge Dugan, conservatives voiced their opinions on X, with user Cass Martin commenting, “These activist judges must be removed from the bench!”
Furthermore, additional conservatives articulated their indignation towards activist judges like Dugan on X, while others expressed appreciation for the Trump administration’s stringent approach to supporting illegal immigrant criminals. One X user, known as Barefoot Pregnant, stated, “This is what we voted for and we are pleased to witness it.”
Conversely, attorneys representing Judge Dugan have allegedly released a statement challenging her suspension and justifying her conduct, asserting, “We are disheartened that the Court took unilateral action. We maintain our position on Judge Dugan’s innocence and anticipate her exoneration in court.” Nevertheless, media reports have verified that security camera recordings captured Judge Dugan guiding the illegal immigrant offender Eduardo Flores-Ruiz through a prohibited exit to assist him in evading federal authorities, thereby effectively establishing the judge’s culpability.
Observe AG Bondi’s reaction to Judge Dugan’s conduct:
