Kash Patel shares photo of arrested judge in handcuffs; ex-Attorney General says it breaches govt policy

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel on Saturday posted a picture of the Milwaukee County circuit judge, Hannah Dugan, possibly violating a government policy on making public the pictures of the defendant.

Kash Patel posted a picture of Hannah Dugan in handcuffs and being escorted to a vehicle by some officials with caption: “No one is above the law”.

Federal agents on Friday arrested the US judge for allegedly protecting an undocumented migrant, FBI Director said, intensifying the ongoing clash between the White House and the courts over President Donald Trump's hardline deportation policies.

Who is Judge Hannah Dugan?

Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of obstructing justice, specializes in housing and public benefits. Known for her legal services for poor people, she was elected as a Wisconsin circuit court judge for Milwaukee County in 2016 and was re-elected in 2022, AP reported. Notably, the term of Milwaukee judge ends in 2028. She has served as the Milwaukee Bar Association president and as an executive director for Catholic Charities USA in south-east Wisconsin before her judicial service.

She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1981. After obtaining law degree in 1987 from the same university, Hannah Dugan taught law to graduate students at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Democratic leaders condemned her arrest and protests erupted in the Wisconsin city. The detention of the 65-year-old judge has raised several questions.

Kash Patel condemns Pahalgam terror attack

After the above post, the FBI Director Kash Patel offered condolences to all the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

Affirming "full support" of the US to the Indian government in a post on X on Sunday, Kash Patel stated, "The FBI sends our condolences to all the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir -- and will continue offering our full support to the Indian government. This is a reminder of the constant threats our world faces from the evils of terrorism. Pray for those affected. Thank you to the men and women of law enforcement who answer the call in moments like these."

In the April 22 Pahalgam attack, several others were injured after terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot - Baisaran meadow - located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.