Former Judge Dugan Faces Sentencing | Duluth News

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

Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan faces sentencing today for felony obstruction after helping an immigrant evade federal officers—a case that erupted into a national firestorm during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Convicted in December, Dugan resigned shortly after, citing threats of impeachment, sparking debate over judicial immunity and political retaliation. Supporters see it as an attempt to silence dissent, while figures like Rep. Tom Tiffany called for jail time. Her defense argued she was already punished through resignation and public backlash, while prosecutors…