Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan Amid Federal Charges
Judge Dugan is temporarily barred from her duties as she faces federal charges for obstruction and concealing an undocumented immigrant from ICE agents.
It seems safe to say that in this particular case, the feds wanted Dugan to help them enforce federal immigration law by ensuring that Flores-Ruiz left her courtroom via the main exit, where they were planning to arrest him.
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Dugan's arrests has sparked outrage among Democrats, who have accused the Trump administration of trying to chill the judiciary.
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Dugan's alleged actions raise serious questions about her judgment and suitability for the bench.
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Dugan — who appears to have flouted the Wisconsin Code of Judicial Conduct, particularly its requirement that "a judge shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the judge's activities" — is now barred from exercising the powers of a circuit court judge in the state until further order from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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The court, which said it was acting on its own and not in response to a request from anyone, said the order was intended to protect public confidence in Wisconsin courts.
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It is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties.
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In the exercise of that constitutional authority and in order to uphold the public's confidence in the courts of this state during the pendency of the criminal proceeding against Judge Dugan, we conclude, on our own motion, that it is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties.
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Dugan's case has drawn parallels with Massachusetts state District Court Judge Shelley Joseph, who was also suspended in April 2019 after being indicted on federal charges of obstruction of justice.
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Dugan’s arrests has sparked outrage among Democrats, who have accused the Trump administration of trying to chill the judiciary.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a two-page order on Tuesday detailing that she faces two federal charges and it is in the public interest to temporarily relieve her of her duties.
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Summary
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan while she faces federal charges for obstruction and concealing an undocumented immigrant from ICE agents. Dugan was arrested by the FBI for allegedly assisting Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade arrest by guiding him and his attorney through a nonpublic area during a court appearance. The court stated the suspension is in the public interest, emphasizing the need to maintain confidence in the judicial system. Dugan's legal team insists on her innocence amid protests supporting her in Milwaukee. She will continue to receive her salary during the suspension.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Judge Hannah Dugan following her arrest on federal charges related to obstructing immigration authorities, citing public interest and confidence in the judicial system as reasons.
Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest after he appeared in her courtroom; her actions have sparked debates about judicial independence, immigration enforcement, and potential issues related to federal encroachment on state judicial authority.
Dugan's legal representation emphasizes her innocence and notes the unilateral nature of the court's suspension; protests have emerged in response to her arrest, highlighting public concern over judicial integrity and the balance between state and federal powers.
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