Judge Upheld in Immigration Obstruction Case

A federal judge has upheld the obstruction of justice conviction against former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who helped a man evade immigration agents right in the courthouse — sparking national debate during Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dugan, who resigned after the guilty verdict, could face up to five years but is likely to get probation. The incident, which erupted in April 2025, involved Dugan allegedly telling agents their warrant wasn’t sufficient and then escorting the undocumented man out a private exit. While her defense argued her actions were legally misunderstood — citing a Virginia precedent — the judge ruled the ICE arrest was a valid “pending proceeding.” Dugan was acquitted of a separate misdemeanor charge, and the man was later deported. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/90fea60fbbcb13bf