Former Attorney General Bill Barr delivered a sharp rebuke to two judges arrested for obstructing federal immigration enforcement, reinforcing the Trump administration’s hardline stance on border security.

Speaking on Fox Business, Barr declared, “These judges do not have the right to interfere with the federal government performing its function,” spotlighting a growing rift between activist judges and the administration’s efforts to secure the nation’s borders.

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The arrests center on Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and New Mexico Judge Jose “Joel” Cano, who allegedly impeded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Dugan was taken into custody on April 25, 2025, after reportedly harboring a suspected member of Tren de Aragua in evading federal agents at a courthouse, according to reports from the Associated Press.

The incident underscores the broader battle over President Trump’s deportation initiatives, which have prioritized removing dangerous individuals, including alleged Venezuelan gang members, as detailed in an Axios report from March 2025.

Barr’s comments align with the position of Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, who has vowed to press forward with deportation flights despite judicial resistance.

Homan previously dismissed court orders blocking the removal of 250 Venezuelans, asserting the administration’s duty to protect American communities.

Barr, a longtime advocate for law and order, has consistently supported such measures, arguing that national security demands decisive action—a position he championed during his tenure under Trump, as noted in historical analyses of his immigration policies.

As the administration doubles down on its border agenda, the arrests of these judges send a clear message: the federal government will not tolerate interference in its mission to secure the homeland.