Wisconsin Judge Indicted for Aiding Undocumented Immigrant
Wisconsin Judge Hannah C. Dugan faces charges for allegedly assisting an undocumented immigrant in avoiding federal agents. The indictment claims Judge Dugan helped the individual evade arrest outside her courtroom. Federal authorities had been waiting to detain the immigrant on unspecified charges. The case raises questions about judicial conduct and immigration enforcement.
MADISON, WI - A Wisconsin judge has been indicted on charges related to aiding an undocumented immigrant in evading federal immigration agents. Judge Hannah C. Dugan is accused of intervening to prevent the arrest of an individual outside her courtroom. According to the indictment, federal agents were present to take the immigrant into custody, but Judge Dugan allegedly took actions that allowed the person to escape. The specific charges against the undocumented immigrant are not yet public. The case is expected to generate significant debate regarding the role of judges and the enforcement of immigration laws. Judge Dugan has not yet issued a public statement.