Federal Grand Jury Indicts Wisconsin Judge for Concealing Undocumented Immigrant

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of concealing an undocumented immigrant and obstruction of proceedings, stemming from an incident in which she allegedly helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade immigration authorities outside her courtroom. Dugan was arrested in April and has been temporarily relieved of her judicial duties by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The indictment carries a potential six-year prison sentence and a substantial fine, though sentences for such nonviolent offenses are typically shorter. Dugan denies the charges and has retained legal counsel, asserting her innocence and intent to vigorously defend herself in court. The case has ignited public protests and political rebukes, highlighting tensions between immigration enforcement and the judiciary. She is expected to enter a plea in an upcoming court hearing.