Wisconsin courts are grappling with how to handle federal law enforcement agents executing arrest warrants in their courthouses in the aftermath of a high profile arrest of a Milwaukee judge.

Milwaukee County Chief Judge has not yet issued formal guidance on how to handle ICE agents carrying out arrests in courthouses, though numerous county officials have issued their own guidance after Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was criminally charged in April after being accused of attempting to help an illegal immigrant evade arrest.

Shortly after Dugan was charged, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution calling on the courts to protect individuals due process rights and ensure access to services. The resolution is just one example among many of local government officials attempting to navigate more aggressive enforcement of immigration laws.

The issue has fueled controversy across the country as local government officials in Democratic areas attempt to resist the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts, with one Chicago judge going so far as to rule that ICE agents can be arrested at courthouses when attempting to carry out arrests. (RELATED: Milwaukee County Under Fire for Misallocating School Funding)

In Milwaukee County, an email was sent to courthouse employees on October 20th advising employees on how to respond to similar situations involving interactions with federal agents. (RELATED: Milwaukee Mayor Touts Lower Crime Rates As Homicide Continues to Increase)

“We understand that such situations can be stressful and uncertain,” an email sent to all employees overseen by human resources said on Oct. 20. “While these situations are rare, being prepared helps ensure that we respond consistently and confidently while maintaining respect for both the law and the people we serve.”