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Wisconsin Judge Suspended After Federal Arrest for Obstructing Immigration Agents

Judge Hannah Dugan faces charges of obstruction and concealing an undocumented immigrant, with her plea hearing set for May 15.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan ‘temporarily relieved’ of duties after hiding illegal immigrant inside her courthouse (Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent via AP)
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Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspended Judge Hannah Dugan following her arrest on federal charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.
  • Dugan is accused of assisting Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, in evading federal immigration agents by directing him and his attorney to exit her courtroom through a jury door.
  • Federal authorities allege Dugan's actions interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on April 18.
  • Prominent conservative lawyers Paul Clement and Steven Biskupic have joined Dugan's defense team as she prepares for a May 15 plea hearing.
  • The case has sparked debates about judicial independence, the separation of powers, and the impact of immigration enforcement in courthouses on public trust and legal norms.