Immigration Policy

Federal Judge Upholds Charges Against Wisconsin Judge Shielding Illegal Immigrant—A Blow to Rule of Law and Sovereignty

By Economics Desk | August 26, 2025

A federal judge refuses to dismiss charges against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of obstructing immigration enforcement—a pivotal test of America’s immigration laws and judicial accountability.

In a decisive ruling reinforcing the supremacy of federal law and national sovereignty, U.S. District Judge Lynne Adelman rejected the motion to dismiss charges against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Dugan stands accused of aiding an illegal immigrant’s escape from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within a Wisconsin courthouse—an act that challenges not only immigration enforcement but the very rule of law that safeguards American communities. Can Local Officials Override Federal Immigration Authority? Judge Dugan's defense—that she acted within her official capacity and enjoys immunity—has been squarely rejected, underscoring a critical principle: no state actor is above...

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