Friday, April 25, 2025

The Evening: Judge arrested over immigration dispute

Also, George Santos was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison.
The Evening

April 25, 2025

Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

  • The arrest of a local judge
  • A poll on Trump's second term
  • Plus, a peek behind Hollywood magic
Hannah Dugan, wearing a blue shirt and a black blazer, poses outside for a photograph.
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in 2016. Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent, via Associated Press

The F.B.I. arrested a Wisconsin judge in an immigration dispute

F.B.I. agents arrested a Milwaukee county judge today on charges of obstructing immigration agents. They accused the judge, Hannah Dugan, of guiding an undocumented immigrant through a side door in her courtroom while the agents waited to arrest him in a public hallway.

The arrest was a major escalation in the Trump administration's battle with local authorities over deportations. President Trump and his top advisers have repeatedly assailed "local judges" and vowed to prosecute local officials who do not assist federal immigration enforcement efforts.

The F.B.I. detailed the accusations against Dugan in a court document, which you can read here. Federal agents said she was "visibly upset and had a confrontational, angry demeanor" when the authorities came to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a citizen of Mexico who was in her courtroom to face domestic violence charges.

Dugan, according to the F.B.I., "escorted Flores-Ruiz and his counsel out of the courtroom through the 'jury door,' which leads to a nonpublic area of the courthouse." When agents spotted Flores-Ruiz leaving, they chased after him and arrested him. Kash Patel, the bureau's director, wrote on social media that Dugan "intentionally misdirected federal agents."

Dugan, who is widely known in Wisconsin's progressive circles for working on behalf of low-income people, was released today after a brief appearance as a defendant in federal court in Milwaukee.

A long line of people waiting to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Mourners standing in line wait along with thousands of tourists and pilgrims. James Hill for The New York Times

The faithful paid their last respects to Pope Francis

Thousands of people lined up today within the Vatican's walls to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis on his final day lying in state. Many waited for hours, including my colleague Motoko Rich, who described the experience.

Tomorrow morning, cardinals, archbishops, priests and leaders from around the world will say farewell to the pontiff during his funeral. It begins at 4 a.m. Eastern. Here's how to watch.

The ceremony will be somewhat more modest than rites for past pontiffs: Francis last year simplified the rules around papal funerals, although his changes may be apparent only if you know what to look for. The Vatican said that a group of "poor and needy" people would be present outside of Francis' burial in Rome — as a nod to his support for the downtrodden.

For more: We took a close look at the pope's favorite painting.

Graphic that reads: Percent of voters who said the following words described Donald Trump's second term in office well. Chaotic (66 percent), Scary (59 percent), Exciting (42 percent)
The New York Times

Voters believe Trump is overreaching, a new poll found

In the first New York Times/Siena College poll since the election, a majority of voters said that Trump had "gone too far" on issue after issue — tariffs, immigration enforcement and cuts to the federal work force.

The voters, including many who approve of the president's performance, also described the early months of Trump's second term as "chaotic" and "scary." They were more than twice as likely to say his policies had hurt them than helped them, and his approval rating among crucial independent voters is now at a woeful 29 percent. Here are five takeaways.

In other politics news:

George Santos in a suit jacket and sweater walking away from a building while talking to other men in suits.
Adam Gray for The New York Times

George Santos was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York whose outlandish fabrications and criminal schemes fueled an unforeseen rise and spectacular fall, was sentenced today to more than seven years in federal prison.

Santos had pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He acknowledged his involvement in a variety of deceptions, including lying to Congress and fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits. Here's a timeline of his downfall.

More top news

TIME TO UNWIND

Jeremy Jordan in dirty overalls with a mining lamp reaches toward the audience with a scared look on his face.
Jeremy Jordan performs the title role in "Floyd Collins." Richard Termine for The New York Times

The real cave tragedy behind Broadway's 'Floyd Collins'

A century ago, an accomplished spelunker named Floyd Collins found himself trapped inside a narrow cave during the Kentucky Cave Wars. The unsuccessful efforts to rescue him became a media sensation. That history, recounted in song, debuted on Broadway this week.

It might sound too grim for a musical. But our reviewer found the performance to be "glorious-sounding" and far from claustrophobic.

Several dishes of food — chips and guacamole, shrimp pasta, tofu and rice, chicken and vegetables — with their protein content labeled.
Bobbi Lin for The New York Times

Are you getting enough protein?

Grocery store shelves are now often filled with products promoting their high levels of protein. Experts call it "proteinification." It might leave you wondering how much protein your body actually needs.

Let us help you find out. First, you can use our calculator to determine the minimum amount of protein you should eat based on federal recommendations. Then, check out expert tips on how best to hit your daily goal.

A woman smiling while holding a framed certificate, standing onstage next to a man with a microphone.
Sophie Lloyd in London on Thursday. Brendan Rodrigues, via The Circle

Dinner table topics

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Slightly orange doughnuts, some glazed with white frosting, on a cooling rack.
Yossy Arefi for The New York Times

Cook: These baked carrot cake doughnuts are a quick hand-held delight.

Watch: These are the movies our critics are talking about.

Plan: Here's a guide to museum exhibitions around the country to check out this year.

Visit: Stroll in one of New York City's last wild places.

Shop: Are you overwhelmed in the wine aisle? Follow this advice.

Rest: Getting quality sleep is critical for a healthy brain. Here's what to try.

Compete: Take this week's news quiz.

Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all our games here.

ONE LAST THING

A GIF from Back to the Future in which an older character hands a sports almanac to a younger version of himself.
A scene from "Back to the Future" starring Thomas F. Wilson. Universal Pictures

A peek behind Hollywood magic

This year at the movies, you'd be forgiven for thinking you are seeing double — because you are. Robert Pattinson shifts between two versions of himself in "Mickey 17," Robert De Niro plays two mobsters in "The Alto Knights" and Michael B. Jordan stars as a pair of swaggering twins in the blockbuster "Sinners."

Having the same actor appear as multiple characters at the same time is one of cinema's most enduring tricks. Buster Keaton did it back in 1921 by exposing only a portion of the film on each take. We looked back at some of the most memorable movie doubles and explained how they were done.

Have an entertaining weekend.

Thanks for reading. I'll be back on Monday. — Matthew

Philip Pacheco was our photo editor.

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