Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement by helping a man avoid arrest by federal authorities. The two-count indictment was issued Tuesday and accuses Dugan of obstructing a U.S. agency and concealing an individual to prevent apprehension.
The FBI arrested Dugan in late April, alleging she took steps to hinder an immigration proceeding. She has since been suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court pending the outcome of the case. The charges carry a combined maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $350,000 fine.
While the details of the case remain under seal, Dugan was reportedly involved in shielding an individual from detection during a federal immigration operation. Her arrest has stirred debate about judicial ethics and immigration law enforcement.
The incident prompted one Milwaukee judge to threaten a temporary courtroom closure in protest of the FBI’s actions. Dugan has not publicly commented on the charges.
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