A Wisconsin judge recently arrested on charges related to an alleged attempt to assist an individual in evading immigration authorities has enlisted the help of renowned conservative legal expert, Paul Clement, to bolster her defense.
Hannah Dugan, a circuit judge in Milwaukee County, faces charges of obstructing a government proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. This stems from an incident on April 18, when immigration agents attempted to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a man who had appeared in her courtroom. Authorities claim Dugan aided Flores-Ruiz in evading arrest by allowing him to leave through a jury door, although immigration agents apprehended him outside the courthouse.
In the wake of her arrest, Dugan’s legal team confirmed Clement’s involvement. Clement, who served as the U.S. solicitor general under President George W. Bush, has argued in over 100 Supreme Court cases. He is no stranger to high-profile legal battles, having previously clashed with the Trump administration on issues ranging from the federal government’s policies to its executive orders. His addition to Dugan’s case underscores the seriousness of the charges and the high-stakes nature of her defense.
While Dugan has been temporarily relieved of her judicial duties by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, her legal team, which includes both Clement and local attorney Steven Biskupic, is preparing for her next steps. A court date is set for May 15, when Dugan will enter a plea.
The case has ignited further tensions between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement efforts, a conflict that intensified during the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration.
