A Wisconsin judge has resigned after being convicted of helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal arrest. Judge Hannah Dugan, who served as a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, submitted her resignation letter to Governor Tony Evers, citing her dedication to treating all individuals with dignity and maintaining courtroom decorum during her tenure.
Judge Dugan's conviction stemmed from an incident in April when she directed Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, through a side door of her courtroom to avoid arrest by federal agents waiting outside. The agents later apprehended Flores-Ruiz outside the courthouse. The case has drawn national attention, with some viewing it as part of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement efforts.
The implications of Judge Dugan's resignation and conviction are still unfolding. Her legal team plans to appeal the conviction, arguing that the case presents challenges to judicial independence. The resignation also allows the court to move forward without the distraction of her ongoing legal battles, but it remains to be seen how this will impact the Milwaukee County judicial system.