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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns While Appealing Felony Conviction for Aiding Immigrant

HeadlineJan 05, 2026

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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