The man's lawyer, James Thomas, is well-known locally and has successfully represented clients accused of similar charges in the past.

A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who faces charges related to allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by ICE agents.

Judge John McConnell will hear arguments from both sides today on an emergency motion to fully fund SNAP benefits.

CHICAGO (AP) — A judge will weigh on Wednesday how to respond to allegations that federal immigration agents in the Chicago area have used excessive force, following a surge of recent court filings detailing tense encounters between agents and local residents.

Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.

An expert estimated that the approximately 600 abuse claims are worth a total of about $1.2 billion. The settlement agreement, however, is worth $230 million.

An emergency JXN Water hearing was underway Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Jackson. The hearing is focused on unpaid bills from apartment complexes and a push to raise customer rates. Third-Party Administrator Ted Henifin has been trying to increase rates for months.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he plans to take a “ringside seat” at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino does not have to attend daily meetings with a judge to discuss federal immigration agents' use of force in Chicago,