Federal judge recommends proceeding with case against Wisconsin judge who blocked immigration arrest

 

A federal judge recommended allowing the case against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal custody to proceed.

In April, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested and charged with obstructing an immigration arrest operation.

Dugan pleaded not guilty to the federal charges against her in May, arguing that, as a judge, she is immune from prosecution for activities carried out in the course of her official duties in and around the courthouse. She also alleged that the federal prosecutor's office violated the constitutional separation of powers.