Milwaukee Judge Faces Criminal Charges Over Immigration Evasion Assistance
TL;DR
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with obstructing an immigration arrest and attempting to help an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, challenging her claim of judicial immunity. Prosecutors argue her actions went beyond her judicial role, and her attorneys contend she is protected by judicial immunity. Dugan has pleaded not guilty, with a trial scheduled for July 21.
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- DOJ says Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented immigrant evade arrest not immune from criminal prosecution ABC News
- Milwaukee judge not immune from charges after allegedly helping illegal immigrant evade ICE, prosecutors say Fox News
- Trump Administration Disputes Immunity Claim by Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE The New York Times
- Prosecution of Judge Hannah Dugan undermines centuries of legal precedent | Opinion Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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