A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, is facing sentencing after being convicted of obstructing the arrest of an illegal immigrant. Dugan, 67, faces up to five years in prison for her actions.
Background of the Case
Dugan, who resigned as a Milwaukee County circuit judge in January, was found guilty of felony obstruction after she ushered a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Her lawyers argued that the Trump administration sought to target her in an effort to ensure judicial compliance with ICE strategies.
Prosecutors pushed for a serious sentence, stating that Dugan violated her oath as a judge and put law enforcement and the public at risk. However, Dugan’s attorneys argued that she has been punished enough, including resigning as a judge and facing threats of violence.
Sentencing Guidelines
Under federal sentencing guidelines, the presentence report calls for 15 to 21 months behind bars. However, the judge is not bound by these guidelines. Prosecutors said the average sentence for obstruction cases is 16 months, but they did not recommend a specific sentence.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
