Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Allegedly Hiding Illegal Immigrant from Federal Authorities

In a shocking development, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested this week amid allegations of obstructing justice by sheltering an illegal immigrant from federal agents. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, details how Dugan assisted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national facing domestic battery charges, by allegedly alerting him to impending federal actions against him. This incident took place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, where Dugan reportedly became visibly angry upon learning that federal agents were planning to arrest Flores-Ruiz after a court hearing. The complaint accuses Dugan of not only obstructing a federal proceeding but also of concealing Flores-Ruiz to prevent his discovery and arrest. Evidence shows that after confronting the agents, Dugan escorted Flores-Ruiz and his attorney through a nonpublic area of the courthouse in what appears to be a deliberate attempt to evade the law enforcement officers. Dugan's history adds a layer of complexity to the case; prior to her judicial role, she served as the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, highlighting her long-standing involvement in community and social services. Dugan's lawyer argued that she 'wholeheartedly regrets' the incident and claimed her arrest was unwarranted and not in the public's best interest. As public discourse surrounding immigration and justice intensifies, this case may set significant precedents involving judicial conduct and the complex interaction between state and federal law enforcement.