Ryan Lucas

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Ryan Lucas

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:Early this morning, FBI agents arrested a county judge in Milwaukee on federal charges. The judge, Hannah Dugan, is accused of helping a man try to evade a planned arrest at her courthouse by immigration authorities. NPR Justice correspondent Ryan Lucas is here to explain what we know. Hi, Ryan. RYAN LUCAS, BYLINE: Hi there. SHAPIRO: To start with the person at the center of this, what can you tell us about Judge Hannah Dugan? LUCAS: Well, she's 65 years old.

2 weeks ago | nhpr.org | Ryan Lucas

The Justice Department on Friday rescinded a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations, paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel testimony from reporters in probes targeting leakers. "Federal government employees intentionally leaking sensitive information to the media undermines the ability of the Department of Justice to uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and keep America safe.

1 month ago | opb.org | Ryan Lucas

President Trump speaks to reporters and signs an executive order in the Oval Office on March 31. Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty ImSince late February, President Trump has used the power of the presidency to punish law firms that he accuses of weaponizing the justice system and undermining the national interest, part of his promised campaign of vengeance against his perceived political enemies.

1 month ago | opb.org | Ryan Lucas

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a news conference in Brooklyn, New York on March 29, 2025. Kyle Mazza / Anadolu via Getty ImagesA federal judge on Wednesday formally dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, granting the controversial request from the Justice Department that generated a public outcry and spurred the largest mass resignation of senior federal prosecutors in decades.

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Ryan Lucas |Carrie Johnson

A federal judge on Wednesday formally dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, granting the controversial request from the Justice Department that generated a public outcry and spurred the largest mass resignation of senior federal prosecutors in decades. The order from U.S. Judge Dale Ho brings an end to the case against Adams, who had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and other charges following his indictment last year.