Summary
A judge in Wisconsin, named Hannah Dugan, is on trial for allegedly helping a man avoid arrest by immigration officers. The trial could influence how President Trump's administration handles local officials who do not fully cooperate with federal immigration policies.
Key Facts
- The trial involves Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan.
- Dugan is accused of helping a man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, avoid arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- The incident happened during President Donald Trump's efforts to deport more people.
- Dugan allegedly advised agents to check with the chief judge before arresting people in the courthouse.
- She faces charges of obstruction and concealment with a potential six-year prison sentence.
- Flores-Ruiz was later detained and deported by immigration authorities.
- President Trump's administration is warning local officials who resist federal immigration enforcement.
- Policies in some areas restrict local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, often termed "sanctuary" policies.
