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January 5, 2026

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns While Appealing Felony Conviction for Aiding Immigrant
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In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has resigned, while
she appeals her conviction by a federal court on charges she obstructed
federal agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant. She was accused
of helping the immigrant leave her courtroom in April to avoid arrest by
agents waiting in the hallway. Dugan faced calls to resign from state
Republicans who threatened to impeach her unless she stepped down.


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