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Wisconsin Judge Battles Charges Over Immigration Case

5/15/2025

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Wisconsin Judge Hannah C. Dugan, facing charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant escape ICE, is fighting back with a motion to dismiss. She claims judicial immunity and argues that the prosecution infringes on states' rights under the 10th Amendment. This case echoes a similar controversy from 2019 involving Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph, raising questions about judicial authority and immigration enforcement.

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Wisconsin Judge Hannah C. Dugan, facing charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant escape ICE, is fighting back with a motion to dismiss. She claims judicial immunity and argues that the prosecution infringes on states' rights under the 10th Amendment. This case echoes a similar controversy from 2019 involving Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph, raising questions about judicial authority and immigration enforcement.