The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan after she was arrested for helping a migrant evade immigration authorities.
Wisconsin Circuit Judge Monica Isham has threatened to refuse to hold court after Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for hiding an illegal immigrant from federal authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday carries high stakes, with potential national consequences. Elon Musk, speaking at a town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday, emphasized the race’s importance, stating it could “affect the entire destiny of humanity.” The election will determine whether the court maintains a 4-3 liberal majority or shifts to a conservative-led bench, impacting key issues like redistricting and congressional control.
President Donald Trump is urging Wisconsin voters to support a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring voter ID, which appears on the April 1 ballot. In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump called the referendum “very important,” emphasizing the need to strengthen election integrity.
The April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election is being called the most important race of 2025, with far-reaching consequences for both the battleground state and the nation. Early voting is ongoing through March 30, and the race features Trump-backed Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel against Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal candidate endorsed by pro-abortion groups like EMILY’s List.