Overview

• Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph ruled that absolute judicial immunity does not extend to criminal prosecutions of official acts.
• The recommendation rejects Dugan’s motion to dismiss her two-count indictment alleging she concealed an undocumented defendant and obstructed immigration removal proceedings.
• Federal prosecutors contend Dugan escorted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his attorney out of her Milwaukee courtroom through a private exit to help him evade ICE agents.
• The magistrate’s report is nonbinding; U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will determine whether to dismiss the charges or proceed to trial.
• If convicted of both counts, Dugan faces up to six years in prison and a potential fine of $350,000.