She allegedly led Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, through a jury door to avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who faces federal charges for allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities. The court said in a brief order Tuesday that her suspension is necessary to maintain public trust in the judiciary.
“It is ordered … that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah C. Dugan is temporarily prohibited from exercising the powers of a circuit court judge,” the justices wrote.
Dugan was arrested Friday by the FBI and charged with concealing an individual to prevent arrest and obstructing a federal proceeding. She allegedly led Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, through a jury door to avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Court documents say Dugan acted after learning ICE agents were present, and that she was “visibly angry” and confrontational toward arresting officers.
Her legal team said they are disappointed the court acted unilaterally and added, “We continue to assert Judge Dugan’s innocence and look forward to her vindication in court.”