Summary
A trial has started for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who is charged with obstruction for allegedly helping an immigrant avoid arrest by immigration agents at a courthouse. The incident occurred during President Trump's immigration crackdown. The judge claims she was following procedure, while prosecutors argue she impeded the agents.
Key Facts
- Judge Hannah Dugan is on trial in federal court in Milwaukee.
- She is charged with obstruction for allegedly directing an immigrant out a private door to avoid arrest by federal agents.
- The immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was at the courthouse for a hearing on a state crime.
- The prosecution alleges Dugan told her court reporter she would take responsibility for her actions.
- Dugan's defense argues she was only following courthouse policy.
- Flores-Ruiz was arrested after leaving the courthouse and has since been deported.
- The trial includes testimony from approximately two dozen witnesses.
- The maximum possible sentence for obstruction is five years in prison.
