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Wisconsin Judge Resigns After Felony Conviction

Hannah Dugan resigned after her felony obstruction conviction amid impeachment threats; she faces up to five years in prison and is appealing the verdict, her attorneys said.

  • On January 3, 2026, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan announced her immediate resignation following her December 11 felony obstruction conviction, submitting it to Governor Tony Evers.
  • The conviction stemmed from an April 2025 incident at the Milwaukee County Courthouse where federal agents sought to arrest Eduardo Flores‑Ruiz and prosecutors say Dugan directed him out through a staff hallway.
  • Jurors spent six hours deliberating, returning a split verdict acquitting on a misdemeanor but convicting on the obstruction charge that carries up to five years in prison.
  • A spokesperson for Gov. Tony Evers confirmed receipt of Dugan's resignation letter submitted Jan. 3 and said the office will work to fill the vacancy without delay.
  • Dugan's defense is appealing and has until Jan. 30 to file paperwork, while she remained suspended but continued to receive her roughly $175,000 annual salary.
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Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents resigns

The Milwaukee County Courthouse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Jamie Kelter Davis/Bloomberg via Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, has resigned, according to a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.   Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights…

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