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US Magistrate Accused of Aiding Illegal Immigration

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
May 14, 2025
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US Magistrate Accused of Aiding Illegal Immigration
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A federal grand jury has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges for allegedly helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national, evade ICE officials during a courthouse arrest attempt in April.

Judge Dugan’s defense team filed a motion to dismiss, arguing she’s protected by judicial immunity for official acts. The motion compares her case to presidential immunity established in Trump’s Supreme Court case, stating judges must control their courtrooms.

US Magistrate Accused of Aiding Illegal Immigration

Prosecutors allege Dugan became “visibly angry” upon learning of the planned arrest and directed Flores-Ruiz to a jury room exit while distracting federal agents.

The incident has intensified the national debate about ICE operations in courthouses, splitting along party lines. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers condemned the charges as an attack on judicial independence, while FBI Director Kash Patel accused Dugan of creating “increased danger to the public.” Flores-Ruiz, previously deported in 2013, was captured minutes after fleeing but faces new immigration violations.

Judicial Precedent and Likely Consequences

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Dugan in April to preserve public trust in the judiciary. She faces two felony counts: obstruction of justice and harboring a fugitive, both of which carry up to six years combined. The case follows a similar New Mexico incident where a former judge was arrested for harboring a Venezuelan gang member, emphasising the increased scrutiny of judicial conduct in immigration cases.

Dugan’s upcoming arraignment will test the limits of judicial immunity protections amid Trump’s immigration crackdown. Pundits have warned that the case could establish dangerous precedents for judicial independence while immigration hardliners are grateful for the aggressive enforcement approach.

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