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Judge Upholds Conviction in Courthouse Obstruction Case
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 139
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Summary
A federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who was found guilty of obstruction of justice for helping an immigrant evade ICE agents right in the courthouse. During a state court hearing in April 2025, Dugan challenged ICE’s arrest warrant and escorted the immigrant through a private exit — a move that led to her conviction. Her legal team argued that ICE’s actions didn’t qualify as a “pending proceeding,” citing a recent Virginia ruling, but the judge rejected that, calling the planned ICE operation a legitimate proceeding. Dugan, 67, faces up to five years in prison, though probation is likely. She resigned from her judicial post shortly after the conviction, amid political pressure and as a test case for how courts handle immigration enforcement during the Trump-era crackdown. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/058240ea4c4e3df2