As you may know, we have been closely following the case of Judge Hannah Dugan of Wisconsin. Last spring, the judge was arrested after she helped an illegal immigrant escape her courthouse.
Now a jury has found her guilty of obstructing federal immigration officials.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports:
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of felony obstructionMilwaukee 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.“The case is a long way from over,” Biskupic said.Biskupic said the team would be filing a motion asking Adelman to set aside the conviction, especially based on the split verdict. No sentencing hearing was set.
FOX News has more details:
Following the verdict, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Dugan “betrayed her oath and the people she served.””Today, a federal jury of her peers found her guilty and sent a clear message: the American people respect law and order. Nobody is above the law,” he wrote on X. “This Department will not tolerate obstruction, will enforce federal immigration law, and will hold criminals to account — even those who wear robes. Thank you to the men and women who keep us safe. We will always protect you.”Under Wisconsin law, Dugan is no longer eligible to hold public office.
Here’s a video report from WISN News:
Will she be sentenced to any real prison time? Democrats and the media have assured me that no one is above the law.
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