Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Dugan Amid Federal Charges

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan after her arrest and federal indictment for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest by immigration authorities. Judge Dugan faces one felony count of obstructing a U.S. agency and one misdemeanor count of concealing an individual to prevent discovery and arrest, stemming from an incident in which she allegedly guided a defendant and his attorney through a side exit to avoid ICE agents waiting outside her courtroom. Federal agents later apprehended the man after a brief pursuit. The court acted on its own motion, citing the need to protect public trust and confidence in the state judiciary during the legal proceedings. Judge Dugan's legal team has expressed disappointment with her suspension and asserts her innocence, indicating she looks forward to defending herself in court. The case highlights tensions between state judicial actions and federal immigration enforcement.