HARTFORD – Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan by the FBI:
“We are deeply troubled by the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. While all the facts remain to be seen, this unprecedented action raises serious concerns about the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine judicial independence and the rule of law. The arrest of a sitting judge fits a broader pattern of intimidation of the Judiciary Branch by Trump.
“We call on the Department of Justice and the FBI to provide a transparent and thorough explanation for the arrest of Judge Dugan. The American public deserves assurance that our judicial system remains independent and free from political interference.
“In Connecticut, we stand firmly in support of judicial independence and the principles enshrined in our Constitution. We call on our Republican colleagues in the state to join us in standing up for these values. We must ensure that actions taken by law enforcement agencies do not erode the public’s trust in our democratic institutions.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kevin Coughlin | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov | 203-710-0193
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