Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of immigrant
Summary
A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, was convicted of obstructing a US immigration arrest after helping a Mexican defendant leave her courtroom to avoid ICE agents. Instead of prison, a federal judge fined her $5,000, considering her long record of public service and the circumstances of the case.Key Facts
- Hannah Dugan, 67, was convicted in December 2025 of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade ICE agents.
- She resigned from her Milwaukee County judgeship in January 2025 amid impeachment threats from Republican lawmakers.
- Dugan’s lawyers said the Trump administration aimed to punish her to enforce immigration arrests in courts.
- US District Judge Lynn Adelman fined Dugan $5,000 and decided prison was not necessary.
- Dugan was acquitted of a lesser charge of hiding the individual to prevent arrest.
- Prosecutors argued her actions broke the law and endangered law enforcement and the public.
- After sentencing, Dugan’s lawyers said they would appeal.
- This case was the first time a Wisconsin state judge went to trial for obstructing federal immigration agents.
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