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Wisconsin judge who shielded illegal migrant from ICE shares latest defense: 'I am absolutely immune'
Hannah Dugan, 66, a Wisconsin judge, was arrested by FBI agents for allegedly preventing ICE agents from detaining a man in ...
Indicted Milwaukee judge claims ‘absolute immunity’ in bid to dismiss obstruction charges
As she seeks to dismiss her case, Judge Hannah Dugan's lawyers assert the Supreme Court's 2024 Trump v. U.S. decision suggested that judicial immunity is broad.
Over 130 retired judges file brief supporting Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan
The group of 138 former judges called the prosecution of Judge Hannah Dugan an "egregious overreach by the executive branch." ...
Group of 138 retired judges urges federal court to drop charges against Hannah Dugan
The Defenders Democracy Fund, a group of retired judges, submitted a brief saying the charges against Hannah Dugan could have ...
Wisconsin judge claims 'absolute immunity,' calls DOJ indictment an 'ugly innovation'
Judge Hannah Dugan's legal team expanded their motion to dismiss her case, citing judicial immunity. The judge is accused of ...
What to know about Canadian wildfire smoke's effect on Wisconsin, Milwaukee air quality
The wildfire smoke will likely mean poor air quality for much of the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade immigration agents expands motion to dismiss charges
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last month. She's accused of helping someone evade immigration authorities.