Judge Dugan Sentenced to Fine, No Jail | Green Bay News

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan avoided jail time after being convicted of obstructing federal immigration proceedings—she received a $5,000 fine instead. The judge called her a good person who made a mistake fueled by frustration, noting she’s already paid a steep price by losing her job and being forced to relocate. Dugan said she was trying to protect a scared individual during a tense moment and vowed those minutes wouldn’t define her life—or stop her from returning to public service. Her legal team plans to appeal, arguing she had judicial immunity and that the obstruction law was…