American attorney and former Wisconsin judge
The Supreme Court has ruled Mississippi's jury selection in Pitchford’s capital trial violated Batson v. Kentucky, giving Pitchford a potential new trial after decades on death row; the ruling follows heightened scrutiny of race-based jury practices and echoes earlier Flowers rulings.
The court has affirmed the conviction of Hannah Dugan for obstructing immigration proceedings. She has resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and faces up to five years in prison, though probation is likely. The case highlights disputes over immigration enforcement at courthouses under the Trump administration.
The judiciary is tightening oversight on executive actions as courts assess the scope of presidential power in civil service and immigration matters. Recent rulings have implications for how federal agencies operate and how the administration handles asylum policy and courthouse arrests.