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Judge's Immunity Claim Denied in Dugan's Obstruction Case

4/8/2026

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U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected former Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to overturn her verdict.
Adelman ruled there is no immunity for judges involving evading arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The court convicted Dugan in December 2025 of felony obstruction and misdemeanor concealing an individual to prevent arrest of Eduardo Flores Ruiz.
Following her conviction, Dugan resigned from the Milwaukee court, citing ongoing federal legal issues.

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U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected former Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to overturn her verdict.
Adelman ruled there is no immunity for judges involving evading arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The court convicted Dugan in December 2025 of felony obstruction and misdemeanor concealing an individual to prevent arrest of Eduardo Flores Ruiz.
Following her conviction, Dugan resigned from the Milwaukee court, citing ongoing federal legal issues.