Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge over alleged Ice obstruction

theguardian.comPublished: 5/13/2025

Summary

A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, faces federal indicted charges after being implicated in efforts to help an undocumented immigrant evade arrest amid a political backlash against her following her recent arrest by FBI agents opposing Trump administration policies. Despite claiming innocence during court proceedings, her legal team is now preparing for trial as they seek to clear her name. The case has intensified tensions between local and federal authorities over immigration enforcement and judicial independence, echoing past disputes during the Trump era where judges faced similar scrutiny.