Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced after conviction in obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant
Summary
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will be sentenced for felony obstruction after being convicted of helping a Mexican immigrant avoid federal agents. The case is linked to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and drew national attention as it involved conflicts over immigration law enforcement.Key Facts
- Hannah Dugan, 67, was a Milwaukee County circuit judge for nine years before resigning after her conviction.
- She was convicted on December 19, 2024, of felony obstruction for aiding an immigrant to evade federal officers.
- The Trump administration prosecuted her as part of a broader immigration crackdown.
- Republican lawmakers pushed for her impeachment and called for a harsh sentence after the conviction.
- Dugan did not testify at her trial but plans to make remarks during her sentencing hearing.
- Prosecutors say she violated her judge’s oath and endangered law enforcement and public safety.
- Federal sentencing guidelines suggest 15 to 21 months in prison, but the judge can decide the actual sentence.
- Dugan’s lawyers argue she has been punished enough through resignation and threats and plan to appeal any sentence.
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