MILWAUKEE — A federal judge has postponed the trial of a Milwaukee County judge who faces charges of obstructing immigration enforcement. The decision follows a request from Judge Hannah Dugan to have the charges against her dismissed.
Dugan has been accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in avoiding detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an incident at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in April. The federal judge presiding over the case aims to first address Dugan’s motion to dismiss the charges before proceeding with the trial.
In a court filing with the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Dugan’s defense team argues that the case is “virtually unprecedented and entirely unconstitutional,” asserting that it infringes on the Tenth Amendment and undermines essential principles of federalism. They contend that she should be granted judicial immunity for her actions carried out in her official capacity.
Dugan has pleaded not guilty to the allegations against her, and her trial was initially scheduled for July 21. A status conference is set for July 9, where the court will likely discuss the motion to dismiss and next steps in the legal process.
The situation has drawn significant attention and might set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future. Many legal experts are watching closely as this case could have implications for the intersection of state and federal law regarding immigration enforcement.
As the legal proceedings continue, the ramifications of this case may reach beyond just the parties involved, impacting broader discussions on judicial authority and immigration policy in the United States.
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