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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Indicted on Federal Charges for Immigration-Related Obstruction

Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest. She will enter a plea on Thursday.

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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly obstructing a U.S. immigration operation aimed at an undocumented immigrant. Dugan is accused of aiding Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was in her courtroom for a domestic abuse case, by directing him to exit through a back door when she learned ICE agents were present. If convicted, she faces up to six years in prison. The case has sparked widespread controversy and discussions about judicial independence amid the Trump administration's immigration policies. Dugan maintains her innocence and seeks vindication in court.

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  • Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted on charges of obstructing federal authorities and concealing an undocumented immigrant, highlighting ongoing tensions between local judges and federal immigration policy.
  • Dugan's legal team insists on her innocence and aims to challenge the indictment in court, with her scheduled for arraignment soon.
  • The case has drawn widespread attention amid debates on immigration enforcement, with implications for judicial independence and the treatment of judges facing legal issues.

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