A former Wisconsin judge has been sentenced to a $5,000 fine after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal authorities within her own courtroom. Hannah Dugan, 67, a former Milwaukee County Judge, received the penalty on Wednesday, concluding a case that has drawn significant attention and political commentary. Prosecutors had argued that Dugan’s actions constituted a serious breach of public trust, but the judge ultimately determined that incarceration was not necessary.
Judge’s Actions and Conviction
The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the Milwaukee County courthouse. They sought to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz, a citizen of
