Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County judge, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly obstructing federal authorities attempting to detain an undocumented immigrant. A spokeswoman from the Department of Homeland Security labeled Dugan as an “activist judge.” Following her arrest, Dugan’s statement emphasized her dedication to due process and the rule of law throughout her career.
The criminal complaint alleges that on April 18, Dugan assisted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his attorney in exiting her courtroom to evade arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This action garnered support from immigration advocates, who protested outside the courthouse, voicing their approval of her conduct. Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, praised Dugan, asserting that she acted on her conscience to uphold due process rights.
Born in 1959, Dugan was first elected to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in 2016 and re-elected for a second term in 2022. She handles misdemeanor cases and has a strong history in social justice, including work with the Legal Aid Society, focusing on various legal issues faced by low-income clients. Dugan also led initiatives addressing domestic violence and elder law and served as executive director for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which supports refugee resettlement.
Dugan expressed her commitment to justice in a 2016 interview, highlighting the importance of the rule of law in addressing social issues. After her arrest, she appeared before a federal magistrate and was released, with a hearing scheduled for May 15.
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