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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan files motion to dismiss obstruction case citing Trump decision
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is seeking to dismiss her federal obstruction case, which she said was based on an official act and therefore she was immune, citing a 2024 Supreme Court ruling involving President Donald Trump.
What to expect at today's court appearance for Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is scheduled to appear at the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee May 15 to be arraigned and enter a plea.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is indicted on accusations she helped a man evade immigration agents
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest has escalated a clash between President Trump's administration and local authorities over his immigration crackdown.
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan indicted by federal grand jury in deportation case
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was accused of obstructing a U.S. agency and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest.
Judge Hannah Dugan is citing judicial immunity in her defense. How does it work?
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan filed a motion May 14 to dismiss her charges, citing judicial immunity. Here's what to know about this legal doctrine.
Federal grand jury indicts Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing immigration agents
The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan after the Trump administration accused her of helping an undocumented migrant evade ICE agents.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan files motion to dismiss federal charges
A day after a grand jury indicted Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and her attorney are asking that her federal charges be dismissed, arguing the charges are unconstitutional
Federal grand jury indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE case
A federal grand jury indicted Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on May 13 on charges that she tried to assist an undocumented immigrant escape arrest from her courtroom last month, putting her at the center of the growing dispute between President Donald Trump and the judiciary.

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‘Unprecedented and entirely unconstitutional’: Judge motions to kill indictment for allegedly obstructing ICE agents, shreds Trump admin for even trying
A Wisconsin judge who has been indicted on federal charges — accused of obstructing government agents during an immigration ...
Milwaukee judge indicted for helping immigrant evade ICE faces up to 6 years in prison
Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee was indicted for allegedly obstructing justice by aiding an undocumented immigrant. Her ...
Federal Reserve Chair Powell responds, shares concerns of Milwaukee, Wisconsin businesses
More than a dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin business leaders and observers were asked: What would you tell Fed Chairman Powell ...
'It's very unfortunate': Milwaukee archbishop reacts to AI image of Trump as pope as conclave will begin this week
"And so it is what is, I guess, but it's very unfortunate," said Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob. "It's a very serious ...