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From Fox News: The Milwaukee judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement is back in the spotlight — this time because of the liberal federal judge presiding over her trial.
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, 85, was randomly assigned to preside over the jury trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was indicted earlier this month for allegedly shielding an illegal immigrant from ICE in her courtroom. Adelman, a former Democratic lawmaker and outspoken judge, faces mounting criticism and scrutiny of his record as he handles the high-profile case.
Adelman spent 20 years as a Democrat in the Wisconsin state Senate before then-President Bill Clinton nominated him in 1997 to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Though the judge hasn’t been active in politics for years, critics note recent rulings and writings in which he’s taken aim at President Donald Trump, Chief Justice Roberts and others.
Some fear this continued political bias could risk his impartiality in presiding over Dugan’s trial — or at least the perceptions of it, in the eyes of Trump allies. Adelman did not respond to a request for comment.
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ABOUT THIS JUDGE: Lynn Adelman, 85, has served as a U.S. district judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin since December 1997. He was appointed by former president Bill Clinton.
Law professor Jonathan Turley posted the following commentary in a series of posts on X:
In what will add even greater controversy to an already controversial case, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, 85, had been assigned to preside over the trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Adelman has a history of injudicious and biased political commentary…
…Judge Adelman attacked Chief Justice Roberts as lying in his confirmation hearing and described Trump as “an autocrat” who is “disinclined to buck the wealthy individuals and corporations who control his party.”…
…Judge Adelman attacked Chief Justice Roberts as lying in his confirmation hearing and described Trump as “an autocrat” who is “disinclined to buck the wealthy individuals and corporations who control his party.”…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) May 20, 2025
…He was previously reversed and rebuked in a voter ID case after largely ignoring controlling precedent. For many conservatives, they may see little difference between the two judges in the case in terms of their demeanor and detachment.
…Judge Alderman’s public commentary is another example of how extrajudicial statements undermine the judiciary. This history should not be added to a controversial case and raise questions over the objectivity and neutrality of the court.
…Judge Alderman’s public commentary is another example of how extrajudicial statements undermine the judiciary. This history should not be added to a controversial case and raise questions over the objectivity and neutrality of the court. https://t.co/VXrfJKt7Yv
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) May 20, 2025
The appointment of Judge Lynn Adelman to preside over the trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is staggering. I previously wrote about Adelman’s injudicious and biased commentary. This should make for some interesting jury instructions.
The appointment of Judge Lynn Adelman to preside over the trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is staggering. I previously wrote about Adelman’s injudicious and biased commentary. This should make for some interesting jury instructions. https://t.co/dEyy7JLJcH
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) May 20, 2025
Federal judge with history of anti-Trump remarks assigned to Hannah Dugan criminal case https://t.co/PYsOlh8zKh
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 20, 2025
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