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Judicial Corruption: Judges Charged and Arrested Amid Immigration Tensions

4/26/2025

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Former New Mexico magistrate judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, face serious charges for tampering with evidence and sheltering Venezuelan gang members, leading to Cano's resignation. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest for obstructing an ICE operation highlights the growing friction between the judiciary and federal immigration authorities.

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Former New Mexico magistrate judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, face serious charges for tampering with evidence and sheltering Venezuelan gang members, leading to Cano's resignation. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest for obstructing an ICE operation highlights the growing friction between the judiciary and federal immigration authorities.