Democrat Judge Goes On Trial Today

[Rightguide]

Democrat Judge on Trial for Blocking Arrest of Illegal Immigrant.​

Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, is heading to trial and facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement efforts. The charges stem from an incident on April 18, when Dugan was accused of helping an illegal immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

According to the indictment, Dugan diverted federal agents away from the hallway where they planned to arrest Flores-Ruiz after his court appearance on domestic violence charges. The judge allegedly escorted Flores-Ruiz and his attorney out through a non-public door, allowing him to temporarily avoid capture. Flores-Ruiz was later arrested outside the courthouse after a brief pursuit.

Prosecutors claim Dugan acted “corruptly” and misled federal agents by stating that they required a judicial warrant to make the arrest. Witnesses also described her as “visibly angry” upon learning of the agents’ presence. Dugan, who has pleaded not guilty, has been suspended from her judicial duties while the case proceeds.

Dugan’s defense argues that she followed courthouse policies and acted in good faith, citing prior incidents of controversy surrounding illegal immigration arrests in courthouses. Her lawyers plan to argue that she notified a supervisor about the ICE agents, as instructed by policy.

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[HisArpy]

I'm 50/50 on the outcome.

She's being tried in a highly progressive district but her guilt is beyond doubt.

 

[pinkparkhorse]

Throw the book at her.

 

[briancamdudetenger2018]

i wonder if there will be meltdowns from the left wingers if she was guilty and sent to jail

 

[Chernosoth]

If you thought of a hot female judge going to prison, that's not this case. But she is feisty, so that could be enough for a hot actress in the movie.

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

poor thing

 

[Wilson23]

I'm 50/50 on the outcome.

She's being tried in a highly progressive district but her guilt is beyond doubt.

She'll be tried before a judge. They're all protective of judicial independence -- the idea that a judge might be indicted for something non-corrupt done in her official capacity enrages them.

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

She’s facing up to five years in prison.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of a felony count of obstructing federal agents seeking to make an immigration arrest outside her courtroom, a precedent-setting case that has been closely watched nationally and drawn passionate protests.

A jury of seven men and five women deliberated more than six hours before delivering their verdict. They found her not guilty on a lesser misdemeanor charge of concealing a wanted person.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Just wait until you hear about the ex lawyer who illegally served as US Attorney!

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

It’s never a good idea for judges to criminally assist illegal aliens.

 

[DeluxAuto]

Just wait until you hear about the administration who de/re/de/ported a Maryland dad!

 

[Rightguide]

She was innocent on the misdemeanor and found guilty on the felony.

 

[Bodington]

IMHO she should get the maximum penalty of five years in jail as a salutary deterrent to emphasis judges ought to obey laws even ones they don't like.

 

[HisArpy]

IMHO she should get the maximum penalty of five years in jail as a salutary deterrent to emphasis judges ought to obey laws even ones they don't like.

She'll get 30 months, more or less. Her being a judge will work for and against her. For her, she was an otherwise upstanding citizen who dispensed the law, presumably impartially, and that's going to be used as a mitigating circumstance. Against her, she was a judge and should have known better, which is an aggravating circumstance. Upshot, she'll get the middle term sentence.

Bonus points, it's a FEDERAL conviction, with FEDERAL prison time - no parole, she'll do the full sentence.

 

[Rightguide]

She'll get 30 months, more or less. Her being a judge will work for and against her. For her, she was an otherwise upstanding citizen who dispensed the law, presumably impartially, and that's going to be used as a mitigating circumstance. Against her, she was a judge and should have known better, which is an aggravating circumstance. Upshot, she'll get the middle term sentence.

Bonus points, it's a FEDERAL conviction, with FEDERAL prison time - no parole, she'll do the full sentence.

Whatever happens, she probably won't be a judge anymore.

 

[HisArpy]

Whatever happens, she probably won't be a judge anymore.

I believe she's already been removed from the bench. A disbarment is certainly in her future.

 

[Rightguide]

I believe she's already been removed from the bench. A disbarment is certainly in her future.

It would serve her right. The Gyno-Fascist allowed her emotional politics to drive her legal judgment.

 

[Rotadom]

It would serve her right. The Gyno-Fascist allowed her emotional politics to drive her legal judgment.

You have hundreds of threads fueled by your fragile emotional state, .

 

[pinkparkhorse]

She'll get 30 months, more or less. Her being a judge will work for and against her. For her, she was an otherwise upstanding citizen who dispensed the law, presumably impartially, and that's going to be used as a mitigating circumstance. Against her, she was a judge and should have known better, which is an aggravating circumstance. Upshot, she'll get the middle term sentence.

Bonus points, it's a FEDERAL conviction, with FEDERAL prison time - no parole, she'll do the full sentence.

Glad she won’t get parole but I wish she would get the maximum sentence.

 

[mstrman]

Here’s the clearest, citation‑grounded answer based on what your question is most likely referring to.

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Wisconsin law on Judge Hannah Dugan serving as a judge after her conviction​

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What Wisconsin law says​

1. Wisconsin’s Constitution bars convicted felons from holding public office​

According to reporting on the case, Wisconsin’s Constitution automatically prohibits a convicted felon from holding office, which includes judicial office. This is explicitly noted in coverage of Judge Dugan’s conviction:

• “The Wisconsin Constitution bars convicted felons from holding office.” ABC News

This means:

• Once a felony conviction occurs, a judge cannot continue serving.
• Removal is automatic; no separate impeachment or removal hearing is required.

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2. Judge Hannah Dugan was suspended from judicial duties after being charged​

Before the conviction, the Wisconsin Supreme Court had already suspended her from performing judicial duties when she was indicted Law & Crime.

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3. After the felony conviction, she is legally disqualified from serving​

Because she was found guilty of a felony (obstruction of a federal proceeding) The Detroit News Law & Crime ABC News, she is now ineligible to serve as a judge in Wisconsin under the state constitution.


She may appeal the conviction, but unless the conviction is overturned:

• She cannot return to the bench
• She cannot hold any public office in Wisconsin

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4. What happens next?​

The Wisconsin Judicial Commission has not yet announced the procedural steps following her conviction ABC News, but the legal outcome is clear:

• Felony conviction = disqualification from office

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[briancamdudetenger2018]

the right wingers from the right wing media universe are probley celebrating like its 1999 and doing flips and cartwheels only because the judge helped a illegal immigrant

and we all know that most right wingers have on going feuds with illegal immigrants

 

[DeluxAuto]

It would serve her right. The Gyno-Fascist allowed her emotional politics to drive her legal judgment.

Your president has the emotional maturity of a stunted toddler, Jack.

Sit the fuck down.

 

[Baztrachian]

Throw the book at her.

A very large, very heavy book.

 

[Philthy_Phil]

Just her luck that she's not a pedophile, otherwise she would be queen.

 

[Rightguide]

Looks like Hannah "Many Dinners" Dugan really screwed up her gig. She'll be exchanging her chambers for a stint in the Cross Bar Hotel.