Judge Dugan Faces Historic Sentencing | Madison News

A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, faces up to five years in prison this Wednesday after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal agents—a case that ignited national debate over judicial independence and immigration enforcement. Once a respected Milwaukee County judge, Dugan resigned after her conviction, arguing she had immunity, but the defense failed. Prosecutors demand a strong sentence, claiming she endangered public safety, while her team insists she’s already paid the price through resignation and public backlash. The incident, which occurred in April 2025, involved Dugan escorting Eduardo Flores-Ruiz out of court via a private exit after questioning agents’ warrant. Though she was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge, the felony conviction stands. Her legal team plans to appeal, keeping this high-stakes case far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b41e89ec5d7320a