The Chamberlain Network Condemns Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan as a Grave Attack on the Constitutional System
ATLANTA, GA – The Chamberlain Network stands in defense of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the separation of powers that sustain American democracy. The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan for actions taken within her courtroom is an unacceptable violation of those principles.
This is not a normal act of law enforcement. It is a fundamental attack on our constitutional system.
The United States is founded on the separation of powers—three co-equal branches that serve as checks on one another. When the executive branch uses the machinery of federal law enforcement to arrest a sitting judge for lawful courtroom management, it crosses a line that threatens the stability of our republic. It is not merely an overreach; it is an assault on judicial independence and the checks and balances that safeguard our freedoms. The rule of law demands that legal authority be applied impartially and with restraint.
Moreover, the manner in which this was carried out – a sitting judge arrested in the middle of a courthouse – suggests that the spectacle is the point. These actions deliver a chilling warning to every judge in America: exercise your independent judgment at your own peril. For our system to function, judges must be able to uphold the law without fear—free from retaliation, pressure, or intimidation. When we compromise that independence, we don’t just endanger individual rulings—we weaken the entire system of justice that veterans have sworn to defend.
The Chamberlain Network condemns this abuse of government authority. Veterans swore an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic—including those who would destroy its foundations from within. We call on all Americans to stand firm in defense of judicial independence, constitutional governance, and the rule of law.
We must protect the system that protects us all.
About The Chamberlain Network
The Chamberlain Network mobilizes and empowers veterans to protect democracy through organizing, education, and community engagement, ensuring the principles of freedom, social justice, and human rights thrive in a representative democracy. Named after Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain, the Chamberlain Network seeks to honor his legacy of civic engagement and lifelong commitment to defending democracy that spans long beyond his military service. We build state and local networks of veterans dedicated to promoting democratic values,
