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Wisconsin Judge Suspended After Arrest for Alleged Obstruction of ICE Arrest

Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal charges for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant's escape and has been temporarily relieved of her judicial duties by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan ‘temporarily relieved’ of duties after hiding illegal immigrant inside her courthouse (Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent via AP)
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Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Judge Hannah Dugan to maintain public confidence in the judiciary as she faces federal charges.
  • Dugan was arrested by the FBI on April 25 for allegedly obstructing ICE agents and helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest in her courtroom on April 18.
  • The immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, had been deported in 2013 and was in court for misdemeanor battery charges when ICE agents sought his arrest.
  • Court documents allege Dugan redirected Flores-Ruiz and his attorney through a jury door to avoid ICE agents, who later apprehended him outside the courthouse after a foot chase.
  • Dugan, who denies wrongdoing, is scheduled for arraignment on May 15 and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.