US EditionWisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents
- On May 15, 2025, Judge Hannah Dugan from Milwaukee County's Circuit Court entered a not guilty plea to allegations that she assisted an undocumented individual in evading federal immigration agents within her courtroom.
- The charges arise from an April 18 incident in which Dugan allegedly helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his attorney exit the courtroom through a rear door to evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers attempting to detain him.
- Dugan is charged with two offenses: helping to hide a person to avoid arrest and obstructing federal agents, while her lawyers maintain that she was performing her judicial duties and is therefore protected by immunity from prosecution.
- Dugan’s lead attorney, Steven Biskupic, informed the court that the trial set for July 21, 2025, is anticipated to last approximately one week, and if found guilty on both charges, Dugan may be sentenced to a maximum of six years behind bars.
- The case has sparked public protests and debate over federal overreach, constitutional issues regarding judicial immunity, and tensions surrounding the federal government's immigration enforcement policies.
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Legacy Media Barely Cover Indictment of WI Judge That Tried to Help Illegal Alien Ditch ICE
The arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan under charges of helping an illegal alien evade ICE arrest drew national attention, particularly on legacy media where the matter was presented as proof evident of an escalation by President Trump. But it appears that there is far less interest in covering the indictment of Judge Dugan in federal court. What coverage the story drew was limited to tiny briefs. Consider CBS: CBS EVENING NEWS 5/15/25 6…
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Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneys
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man illegally evade immigration agents is seeking donations to fund her defense.
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