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Judge Dugan Appeals Obstruction Conviction | Milwaukee News
Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, convicted of obstructing ICE agents, is appealing her five-thousand-dollar fine sentence—avoiding jail or probation despite a potential five-year max and federal guidelines calling for 15–20 months behind bars. Her legal team, led by former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, plans to argue judicial immunity, misapplication of obstruction laws, and flawed jury instructions in the Seventh Circuit, a case that could set a precedent as the first of its kind to go to trial. The appeal could take years, with a decision possibly not until 2027. Though she’s…
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