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From the Associated Press. The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges.
The FBI took Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan into custody Friday morning at the county courthouse. She has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest and obstructing or impeding a proceeding.
In its two-page order, the court said it was acting to protect public confidence in Wisconsin courts during the criminal proceedings against Dugan. The order noted that the court was acting on its own initiative and was not responding to a request from anyone. Liberal justices control the court 4-3.
“It is ordered … that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah C. Dugan is temporarily prohibited from exercising the powers of a circuit court judge in the state of Wisconsin, effective the date of this order and until further order of the court,” the justices wrote.
Reportedly, Dugan’s cases are currently being handled by a reserve judge. She is expected to appear in federal court on May 15 in relation to the charges against her.
BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has just temporarily suspended Judge Hannah Dugan’s judicial powers. Dugan was arrested by the FBI for obstructing a federal ICE arrest of an illegal who was in her courtroom facing charges of domestic violence. pic.twitter.com/B0OGF3esQc
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 29, 2025
In a Fox News interview on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi shared details of the shocking actions Dugan took to shield the illegal alien from ICE agents. Bondi explained:
“The Judge learns that ICE was outside to get the guy, because he had been deported in 2013, came back into our country, charged with committing these crimes, victim is in court. Judge finds out. She goes out into the hallway. Screams at the immigration officer. She’s furious. Visibly shaken. Upset. Sends them off to talk to the chief judge.
“She comes back into the courtroom. You’re not going to believe this….. Takes the defendant and the defense attorney back in her chambers. Takes them out a private exit and tells them to leave. While the state prosecutor and victims of domestic violence are sitting in the courtroom!”
WATCH:
Wild! Attorney General Pam Bondi explains what really happened with Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan that led to her arrest by FBI:
“The Judge learns that ICE was outside to get the guy, because he had been deported in 2013, came back into our country, charged with committing these… pic.twitter.com/Af7a1JdJR4
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 25, 2025
Yale law professor Jed Rubenfeld weighed in on the case Monday, and said, “This looks to me like a legitimate arrest.”
A lot of people have been asking me for my thoughts on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Here’s a quick breakdown. Long story short: This looks to me like a legitimate arrest. pic.twitter.com/usRIGghoRQ
— Jed Rubenfeld (@Jed_Rubenfeld) April 29, 2025
READ MORE from the Associated Press.
BREAKING: Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. https://t.co/9HRcMMKQcM
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 29, 2025
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