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Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan Following Federal Charges

Judge Dugan, accused of aiding an undocumented immigrant's escape from ICE, has been barred from judicial duties as she prepares for her May 15 arraignment.

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

  • Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI on April 25 on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspended Dugan on April 29, citing public interest and the need to maintain confidence in the judiciary during her legal proceedings.
  • Dugan allegedly directed Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant facing domestic violence charges, to exit her courtroom through a jury door to evade ICE agents on April 18.
  • Flores-Ruiz was apprehended outside the courthouse after a brief foot chase, and Dugan now faces one felony and one misdemeanor charge, carrying potential penalties of up to six years in prison.
  • Dugan has enlisted prominent conservative attorney Paul Clement to her defense team, joining other high-profile lawyers ahead of her May 15 arraignment.