Judge in Wisconsin convicted for aiding immigrant evasion
Wisconsin Judge Convicted of Helping Immigrant Avoid ICE Arrest
Judge in Wisconsin convicted for aiding immigrant evasion
In a landmark case that has sparked widespread controversy, a Wisconsin judge has been convicted for aiding an immigrant in evading arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The conviction raises questions about the balance between legal duties, personal beliefs, and the role of the judiciary in immigration enforcement. The Case The convicted judge, Sara Robinson , 49, was found guilty of obstructing justice after assisting Luis Alvarez , a Mexican immigrant who was facing imminent deportation under ICE orders. Alvarez had been living in the U.S. for over 15 years, working as a construction worker, and had a family with U.S. citizen children. He was at risk of deportation after a traffic violation led to his identification by immigration authorities. Robinson, who had previously expressed her opposition to current immigration policies , was accused of using her judicial position to help Alvarez avoid being detained by ICE agents. In this particular case, Robinson allegedly o…
