A symbolic image depicts Lady Justice seated inside a red vehicle holding the scales of justice while a uniformed official stands outside gripping a shovel. The scene suggests tension between institutional authority and judicial independence. The editorial position frames the interaction as external pressure on the justice system.
The April 29 2025 cartoon by Gary McCoy shows Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan in an orange jumpsuit behind a barrier speaking on a red phone. A suited man on another phone offers assistance while a police officer stands nearby. The judge requests an illegal immigrant to smuggle her a file. The image references recent immigration enforcement actions and courtroom obstruction claims involving Judge Dugan and ICE operations under the Trump administration.
