Dugan attorneys argue new appeals court decision should overturn conviction

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 227

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Attorneys squared off in federal court again Wednesday over the fate of former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstructing immigration agents when they went to her courtroom to arrest a man last year. What was initially set to be a sentencing hearing for Dugan was postponed, replaced by oral arguments on a motion from Dugan’s attorneys to overturn her conviction.

A jury found Dugan had obstructed a “proceeding” when she allowed a …

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