Deportation of Mexican Immigrant Following Court Incident

A Mexican immigrant, believed to have sought assistance from a Wisconsin judge to avoid immigration arrest earlier this year, has been deported, according to a Friday announcement from authorities.

The Department of Homeland Security reported that 31-year-old Eduardo Flores Ruiz, who has an extensive criminal background, was sent back to Mexico on Thursday.

“Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a previously deported individual, has a significant history of violent offenses, including charges of strangulation, assault, and domestic violence. The actions of Judge Hannah Dugan to hinder the arrest of this dangerous individual bring a new perspective to the term ‘activist judge,'” commented Tricia McLaughlin, a secretary with the Department of Homeland Security.

The statement continued, “Thanks to the dedicated members of ICE, this criminal has been removed from our country. If you’re here illegally and have broken the law, we will track you down, arrest you, and ensure you leave our nation.” It’s a firm commitment.

Flores-Ruiz, who had been deported in 2013, gained attention in April when he was taken into custody following a pretrial hearing before Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan.

Dugan herself faced arrest on suspicions of concealing Flores-Ruiz in a jury room to prevent ICE agents from apprehending him at the courthouse. She allegedly assisted him in exiting through an accessible back door and claimed that a warrant was necessary for his arrest.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that Flores-Ruiz’s victims were present in court with state prosecutors during the event and had assisted Dugan in avoiding the immigration arrest. She was arrested and charged with obstruction but has entered a plea of not guilty.

In May, a judge sought to dismiss the charges against her, claiming she was immune from prosecution while fulfilling her duties as a judge. She argued that the federal government overstepped its bounds by encroaching on state court procedures.

Flores-Ruiz had illegally entered the United States in 2013 through Nogales, Arizona, and was subsequently apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol. The details surrounding his re-entry into the country are unclear.

Recently, a judge sentenced him to prison for immigration-related offenses. During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Pamela Pepper expressed hope that instead of returning, he could go back to his hometown and find a way to make a living.