Judge Who Shielded Illegal from ICE Gets Worst News of Her Life

A Milwaukee County judge accused of protecting a criminal alien from federal authorities will be forced to face trial after her attempts to avoid prosecution under the claim of judicial immunity were struck down. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman ruled that Judge Hannah Dugan’s actions, as alleged by prosecutors, do not qualify for the protections normally extended to judges acting in their official capacity. The decision means the case will proceed, drawing national attention as one of the most striking examples of judicial interference with federal immigration enforcement in recent years.

The matter originates from an episode at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in April. Court filings indicate that Judge Dugan became aware of plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers preparing to take Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a foreign national facing several violent crime charges, into custody. Prosecutors contend that Dugan confronted the officers, provided misleading claims about the necessity of a judicial warrant, and redirected them within the courthouse rather than permitting the arrest to move forward. It is further alleged that she allowed Flores-Ruiz and his attorney to slip out through a rear exit, avoiding federal detention.

Surveillance footage reportedly confirmed much of the incident. Though Flores-Ruiz was later detained by ICE the same day, federal prosecutors moved forward with charges against the judge, accusing her of interfering with federal law enforcement operations.

Dugan’s defense team argued that because her actions were part of her judicial duties, she should be immune from punishment. They also claimed that the charges went against constitutional protections, citing the Tenth Amendment and the separation of powers principle. The court, however, rejected these defenses, concluding that it is illegal to obstruct federal officials, provide false legal information, or assist someone in evading arrest.

The outcome has been hailed by conservatives as a long-overdue reminder that no one—including judges—stands above the law. The pattern of local officials obstructing federal immigration enforcement has been a growing concern across the country, particularly in Democrat-run jurisdictions where sanctuary policies routinely undermine ICE.

The ruling does not determine Dugan’s guilt or innocence, but it ensures that her conduct will be examined in full during the trial. A hearing is scheduled for September 3, with prosecutors and defense counsel seeking to move the case toward trial before the end of the year. If convicted, the judge could face fines or even prison time.

The case underscores a broader issue: the extent to which progressive officials are willing to place ideology above public safety. Republicans have argued that shielding criminal aliens from deportation puts communities at risk and disrespects the rule of law. President Trump has long warned that such actions erode trust in the justice system while endangering American citizens.

For now, Flores-Ruiz remains in federal custody awaiting immigration proceedings, while questions mount over whether Judge Dugan’s conduct represents an isolated lapse or a symptom of a wider problem in jurisdictions where immigration laws are selectively enforced.

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