DOJ says Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented immigrant evade arrest not immune from criminal prosecution

Federal prosecutors are urging a court to deny Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s request to dismiss her obstruction case, asserting she cannot claim judicial immunity after allegedly concealing a defendant to obstruct his arrest by immigration authorities. Dugan, arrested by the FBI, has pleaded not guilty, with her trial scheduled for July 21, and her attorneys arguing that the prosecution violates her judicial immunity rights.

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