Wisconsin Supreme Court Places Milwaukee Judge on Temporary Leave

Following recent charges, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to suspend Judge Hannah Dugan of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. She faces allegations related to her involvement in assisting an undocumented immigrant to avoid apprehension.

A document issued on Tuesday laid out that Judge Dugan is facing two charges at the federal level, consisting of a felony and a misdemeanor.

The Constitution of Wisconsin empowers this court to supervise and manage the operations of the state's judiciary. To maintain public trust while these legal proceedings are ongoing, the court has initiated this suspension to efficiently manage public interest.

The criminal complaint, which surfaced last Friday, accuses Dugan of two offenses: 'obstructing and interfering with proceedings before a U.S. department or agency' and 'hiding an individual to prevent their capture and detention.'

Case Management to Continue with Reserved Judge

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin rendered Judge Dugan ineligible to function as a circuit court judge within the state, starting from Tuesday until a new declaration is made.

Ahead of this ruling, an official confirmed that an alternative judge would be assigned to manage Dugan's cases starting Monday.

FBI Director Kash Patel, via social media, alleged that last Friday, Judge Dugan was arrested. He claimed she deliberately led federal officers away from an intended detainee at her courthouse.

Pamela Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, stated that two FBI agents detained Judge Dugan. The arrest pertained to allegations of her aiding an undocumented immigrant in avoiding arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.