Charges Move Forward Against Milwaukee Judge Who Helped Illegal Avoid ICE

A federal magistrate judge in Wisconsin refused to recommend the dismissal of criminal charges against a Milwaukee judge accused of helping an illegal alien avoid being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

The magistrate’s decision is not final. It amounts to a procedural legal recommendation to the U.S. District Court judge who is handling the case, according to Courthouse News.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested and handcuffed by FBI agents in April following an incident where ICE agents were attempting to locate and arrest an illegal alien who was set to appear before Judge Dugan. The ICE agents claimed the judge helped shield the man they sought and tried to help him avoid capture.

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