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Judge Dugan Faces Trial for Obstructing Immigration Agents

11/8/2025

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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan faces trial on December 15 for allegedly obstructing immigration agents.
Prosecutors say she helped undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade arrest by guiding him and his attorney through a back hallway.
Prosecutors have asked to limit defense arguments.
Dugan has pleaded not guilty and faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
She has been suspended with pay, earning nearly $175,000 annually.

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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan faces trial on December 15 for allegedly obstructing immigration agents.
Prosecutors say she helped undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade arrest by guiding him and his attorney through a back hallway.
Prosecutors have asked to limit defense arguments.
Dugan has pleaded not guilty and faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
She has been suspended with pay, earning nearly $175,000 annually.