Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities

[rangerrebew]

Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
Story by TODD RICHMOND • 8h

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal prosecutors were set to start presenting their case Monday against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities.

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's trial on obstruction and concealment charges was scheduled to begin with opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys followed by testimony from the government's first witnesses.
 
The prosecution's case is expected to run through at least Thursday, with roughly two dozen witnesses lined up to take the stand. Dugan's attorneys have not said how much time they need and it's unknown when jurors might begin deliberations. She faces up to six years in prison if convicted on both counts.

The trial is the latest flashpoint in President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown. The administration has branded her an activist judge. Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a fierce Trump loyalist running for Wisconsin governor next year, urged authorities to “lock her up” in a tweet Tuesday.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/trial-set-to-begin-for-wisconsin-judge-accused-of-helping-immigrant-evade-federal-authorities/ar-AA1SlF28?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=69400a5ff20746e2860521639b139257&ei=54

[rangerrebew]

No way in liberal judge rich Wisconsin is she likely to be convicted.

[Hoodat]

I wonder if she'll take the stand.

[Wingnut]

No way in liberal judge rich Wisconsin is she likely to be convicted.

If the trial is in Madtown there won't be a conservative in the jury pool.  She'll skate.

[Hoodat]

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of felony obstruction

John Diedrich, Mary Spicuzza, Sophie Carson  |  Dec. 18, 2025  |  9:38 p.m. CT

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of a felony count of obstructing federal agents seeking to make an immigration arrest outside her courtroom, a precedent-setting case that has been closely watched nationally and drawn passionate protests.

A jury of seven men and five women deliberated more than six hours before delivering a split verdict. They found the judge not guilty on a lesser misdemeanor charge of concealing a wanted person.

The case thrust Dugan, a judge for nine years, into the center of the clash between the judiciary and the Trump administration over its crackdown on illegal immigration.

“We weren’t trying to make an example out of anyone. This was necessary to hold Judge Dugan accountable because of the actions she took,” Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel said. “There’s not a political aspect to it.”

Dugan attorney Steve Biskupic highlighted that the jury delivered a split verdict and the elements between the two counts are the same.

Dugan, 66, showed no emotion as the verdict was read.  .  .  .

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/12/18/milwaukee-county-judge-hannah-dugan-found-guilty-of-felony-obstruction/87675227007/

[Camp]

Very happy about this.

She went far beyond her role as judge.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Very happy about this.

She went far beyond her role as judge.

I fervently hope she never wears those robes again.

[Kamaji]

I fervently hope she never wears those robes again.

This is Wisconsin.  If she serves any time at all at Club Fed, it’ll be nothing more than a short vacation before he’s back on the bench. 

She almost certainly won’t be removed, and will most likely receive nothing more than a public censure by the disciplinary committee for her conduct.

[Wingnut]

This is Wisconsin.  If she serves any time at all at Club Fed, it’ll be nothing more than a short vacation before he’s back on the bench. 

She almost certainly won’t be removed, and will most likely receive nothing more than a public censure by the disciplinary committee for her conduct.

Robe?  She needs a burka!