Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Suspended for Allegedly Aiding Illegal Immigrant's Evasion of ICE

Judicial Suspension and Charges

• 📌 Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been temporarily relieved of her judicial duties by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
• ⚖️ The suspension follows her arrest and federal charges for obstruction and concealment to prevent arrest.
• 🚫 Dugan is prohibited from exercising her judicial powers until further order from the court.

Allegations of Aiding Evasion

• 🕵️‍♀️ Dugan is accused of hiding Mexican national Eduardo Flores Riaz inside the courthouse to prevent his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
• 🏃‍♂️ She allegedly confronted border agents, then escorted Riaz and his attorney out a non-public exit, allowing him to evade capture.
• 🚨 Riaz, who had been previously deported, was later apprehended by federal agents after fleeing on foot.

Legal Ramifications and Defense

• 🏛️ The criminal complaint details Dugan's confrontation with agents on April 18th, after learning of an arrest warrant for Riaz.
• ⚠️ FBI Director Cash Patel stated Dugan's actions created increased danger to the public by obstructing justice.
• 🗣️ Dugan's attorney has called the arrest unwarranted and not in the public interest.
• 📜 If convicted, Dugan faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison.