Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents resigns
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Key Points:
- Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has resigned following her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, as stated in a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.
- Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal agents during an April incident where she allegedly helped an undocumented man evade arrest, though she was acquitted of knowingly concealing him.
- In her resignation letter, Dugan emphasized her commitment to fighting the legal proceedings and expressed concern about the impact on judicial independence and the court's stability.
- Prosecutors detailed that Dugan directed immigration agents away and allowed the undocumented individual to exit through a non-public door, leading to his eventual capture and deportation.
- Dugan highlighted her judicial record and community involvement
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