In Milwaukee, a jury found Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for her role in helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities, representing a win for the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The jury acquitted Dugan on the concealment charge, but she still faces up to five years in prison for the obstruction conviction, following six hours of deliberation. The case stirred political tensions, with the administration portraying Dugan as an activist judge while Democrats argued it was an attempt to stifle judicial opposition. Dugan’s defense argued she was simply following courthouse protocols, however, prosecutors presented evidence showing she intentionally created an opportunity for the immigrant’s escape.
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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, by guiding him out of her courtroom to evade ICE agents. The charges, concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings, carry a potential six-year prison sentence and $350,000 fine. Dugan’s lawyer asserts her innocence, while the indictment highlights escalating tensions between the White House and the judiciary over immigration enforcement. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Dugan pending the outcome of the case.
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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan faces two felony charges—obstruction and concealing an individual—for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade ICE arrest after a court appearance. The arrest occurred at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, prompting outrage from some legal professionals who questioned the arrest procedure. Flores-Ruiz, facing misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a domestic dispute, was subsequently apprehended by ICE. This incident marks at least the third time ICE agents have made arrests within the courthouse in recent months.
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