Hannah Dugan receives no prison sentence following the obstruction of justice ruling.

Former Judge Resigns After Obstruction of Justice Charge Hannah Dugan, a former judge in Milwaukee, has stepped down following her indictment for obstructing justice. She was found guilty of distracting ICE agents while facilitating the escape of an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing domestic violence charges. While a federal jury sentenced her to […]
Ex-Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan sentenced for hindering ICE arrest

Former Judge Fined for Obstruction On Wednesday, former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan received a $5,000 fine for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant during a court proceeding. Notably, she will not be facing any jail time. Dugan, who is 67, was found guilty last year of a felony related to this incident, which occurred […]
Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan steps down following her conviction for hindering ICE agents.

Milwaukee Judge Resigns After Federal Conviction Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has stepped down following her conviction last month for obstructing federal agents during an attempt to apprehend an illegal immigrant. In her resignation letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, dated Saturday, Dugan expressed concern that her ongoing legal issues threaten the autonomy of […]
Hannah Dugan expected to retain state pension despite felony conviction and resignation

MILWAUKEE — Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is likely to retain her state pension despite her recent resignation following a felony obstruction conviction. Dugan stepped down from her position as a circuit court judge after a federal jury found her guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents’ attempts to arrest undocumented immigrants outside the courthouse. […]
Former Judge Hannah Dugan will keep her state pension. Here’s the reason.

January 5, 2026, 7:21 PM Central Time Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will retain her state pension despite being convicted on a felony charge of obstruction. Dugan resigned from her position on January 3, facing threats of impeachment from the state’s Republican Party. In Wisconsin, pension benefits are generally safeguarded even if criminal charges […]
Deported in the Case of Indicted Judge Hannah Dugan

Deportation of Alleged Criminal Following Judge’s Interference Authorities have deported Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a suspected violent criminal, after an incident involving a Milwaukee judge who attempted to prevent his arrest. The Department of Homeland Security carried out the deportation on November 13, following Flores-Ruiz’s arrest in Milwaukee County Court in April. According to a press release, […]
Former envoy Hugh Dugan advises the US to link UN funding to certain conditions.

Accountability Demanded as UN Assembly Approaches As global leaders prepare to convene at the United Nations next week, former US diplomat Hugh Dugan is emphasizing the need for the US government to call for accountability within the organization. “We need to see an effective and efficient organization, or we need to move on,” said Dugan, […]
Footage captures Milwaukee judge Dugan addressing ICE prior to courthouse event

Milwaukee Judge’s Interaction with ICE Captured on Video Recently released video footage seems to show Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan speaking with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Judge Dugan, 65, is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing lawsuits with U.S. agencies and for hindering the arrest of an individual. Prosecutors […]
Judge Hannah Dugan caught on camera allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant leave the courthouse while distracting immigration officials.

Wisconsin Judge Faces Scrutiny Over Immigration Controversy A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, has become embroiled in a serious scandal involving allegations of aiding illegal immigrants. Newly released video footage shows Dugan interacting with immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents, raising questions about her conduct. This footage, obtained by Milwaukee County through a public records request, […]
Judge Hannah Dugan From Wisconsin Declares Not Guilty To Federal Charges Of Assisting An Illegal Migrant In Evading ICE Agents

A judge from Wisconsin facing allegations of aiding undocumented immigrants entered a plea of “not guilty” in a federal court on Thursday. Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s preliminary plea was made as she navigated the legal landscape amid protests that supported her stance against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The 66-year-old judge is accused of obstructing […]