Hannah Dugan, a former judge in Wisconsin, was fined $5,000 after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican defendant evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. A federal judge issued the fine on July 8, 2026, citing Dugan's otherwise law-abiding life as a factor in the sentencing decision.
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Former Wisconsin Judge Fined for Obstructing ICE Arrest
Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge, has received a $5,000 fine for obstructing an ICE arrest by assisting a Mexican defendant in evading agents. The federal judge's decision, made on July 8, 2026, took into account Dugan's otherwise law-abiding history.
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