Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

A Wisconsin judge is on trial for helping an undocumented immigrant evade deportation by interacting with immigration enforcement agents and concealing his presence in court. Charged with conspiracy to conceal and obstruction of justice, she could face six years in prison if convicted on both counts. Protests outside the court included chants about due process rights, while her lawyer entered a not guilty plea, with the case set for trial on July 22.