Milwaukee County Jurist Hannah Dugan Faces Prison Time After Federal Conviction for Immigration Case Interference
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A federal jury delivered a mixed verdict against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah C. Dugan, finding her guilty of felony obstruction charges while clearing her of misdemeanor allegations related to concealing individuals from law enforcement. The conviction exposes Dugan to a potential five-year prison term for her role in allegedly interfering with federal immigration enforcement operations.
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty in Immigration Case
A Milwaukee County judge faces potential prison time after being found guilty of obstructing federal immigration enforcement. According to court reports, Hannah Dugan was convicted on felony charges for interfering with an official proceeding while helping an undocumented immigrant avoid detention by ICE agents.
The jury delivered a mixed verdict, acquitting Dugan of the misdemeanor charge of concealing a person from arrest. Federal prosecutors had argued that the circuit court judge deliberately obstructed immigration authorities during their enforcement operations.
This case has drawn significant attention across the nation as it highlights the ongoing tensions between local judicial systems and federal immigration policies. The conviction represents a rare instance of a sitting judge being held criminally liable for actions taken in what she may have viewed as protecting immigrant rights.
Dugan now faces up to five years in federal prison when sentenced. The case underscores the complex legal and ethical challenges facing judges in communities with large immigrant populations who must balance federal law enforcement with local community concerns.