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Wisconsin Judge Suspended Amid Federal Charges for Obstructing ICE Arrest

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping a migrant evade federal agents and faces federal obstruction charges, while ethics groups call for a DOJ investigation into public comments by officials.

A sign hangs above the courtroom of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan in the Milwaukee County Courthouse on April 25, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
This 2017 photo shows Judge Hannah Dugan in Milwaukee.
A view of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Overview

  • Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national with an ICE warrant, leave her courtroom through a restricted exit to avoid arrest.
  • Flores-Ruiz, facing state misdemeanor battery charges, was later apprehended after a brief foot chase outside the courthouse.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Dugan to maintain public confidence in the judiciary during the ongoing criminal proceedings.
  • Ethics groups have urged the DOJ Inspector General to investigate public statements by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, citing potential violations of DOJ media policies.
  • Dugan, represented by a high-profile legal team, is set to appear for arraignment in federal court on May 17.