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Jul 2, 2026

Former Milwaukee judge faces sentencing in ICE case

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces sentencing after her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents in a high-profile ICE case.

Apr 23, 2026

DOJ has cut law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime

The DOJ has cut over 11,000 law enforcement jobs, including at the FBI and DEA, even as it vows to crack down on crime and terrorism.

Apr 2, 2026

Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general

Pam Bondi was removed as U.S. attorney general by President Trump amid criticism over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.

Mar 20, 2026

Ex-FBI agents’ lawsuit says Patel fired them over Trump investigation

Two former FBI agents sued Kash Patel for wrongful termination linked to their work on the 2020 election investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn results.

Feb 10, 2026

Bar complaint filed against DOJ lawyer over warrant for reporter’s home

A complaint urges Virginia State Bar to discipline DOJ lawyer Gordon D. Kromberg for allegedly withholding legal info in a warrant for a Washington Post reporter.

Jan 22, 2026

Feds arrest Levy Armstrong, 2 others over church protest

Federal agents arrested Minnesota civil rights activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen after a protest inside a St. Paul church tied to ICE leadership.

Dec 29, 2025

FBI surges agents to Minnesota amid fraud probe, director says

The FBI has surged resources to Minnesota as the Trump administration intensifies fraud investigations tied to Somali-run social service programs.

Nov 20, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Ex-prosecutor boosts white-collar defense team

Former federal prosecutor Kim Svendsen joins Winthrop & Weinstine, bringing deep white-collar, regulatory and litigation experience to expand the firm’s defense practice.

Sep 22, 2025

Perspectives: FBI/CIA’s Webster death recalls 8th Circuit cases

The death this summer of centenarian William Webster was felt in and around the law, including here in the 8th Circuit.

Apr 28, 2025

Arrested judge known for strict courtroom, community involvement

Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, is known for running a strict courtroom while also being a familiar face in the community, particularly at interfaith events.