US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents
Summary
A federal judge in Wisconsin has upheld the conviction of Hannah Dugan, a former judge who helped a man avoid arrest by federal immigration agents in her courtroom. Dugan led the man and his lawyer out of the courthouse to prevent his detention and now faces possible prison time, though she may get probation.Key Facts
- Hannah Dugan is a former Wisconsin judge convicted of helping a man evade federal immigration agents.
- The man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was undocumented and facing a state court hearing for a battery case.
- Dugan told immigration agents their warrant was not enough and helped the man leave through a private jury door.
- A federal judge, Lynn Adelman, rejected efforts to overturn Dugan's conviction.
- Dugan resigned after threats of impeachment from state Republicans.
- The case reflects the Trump administration’s stricter immigration enforcement, including arrests at courthouses.
- Dugan faces up to five years in prison but may receive probation because she has no prior crimes and committed a nonviolent offense.
- Previous administrations avoided arrests at courthouses to encourage immigrants to use the legal system safely.
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