MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal prosecutors were set to start presenting their case against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial on obstruction and concealment charges began with opening statements from both sides, as roughly two dozen witnesses prepare to take the stand. If convicted, Dugan faces up to six years in prison.
This case comes as a focal point in the broader discussion on immigration under former President Trump’s policies and has been described by opponents as an example of judicial overreach. Dugan claims she was following courthouse protocols, but the outcome of the trial may have significant repercussions for judicial immunity and immigration protocols in U.S. courts.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial on obstruction and concealment charges began with opening statements from both sides, as roughly two dozen witnesses prepare to take the stand. If convicted, Dugan faces up to six years in prison.
This case comes as a focal point in the broader discussion on immigration under former President Trump’s policies and has been described by opponents as an example of judicial overreach. Dugan claims she was following courthouse protocols, but the outcome of the trial may have significant repercussions for judicial immunity and immigration protocols in U.S. courts.
