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legal4 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Court Moves Forward with Criminal Case Against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan

A federal court has decided that the criminal case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan will proceed, after she was indicted for allegedly helping an immigrant evade federal agents by guiding him through her courtroom. Dugan's attorneys argued for dismissal citing judicial immunity, but the judge ruled that immunity does not apply to criminal acts, and the case will move to trial. The case stems from an incident in April involving federal agents and an immigrant, with Dugan denying any wrongdoing.

via WPR|

#criminal-charges #federal-court #immigration-case

law4 months ago•3 min saved

Judge dismisses DOJ's lawsuit against Maryland federal judges

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against all 15 Maryland federal judges, criticizing it as a constitutional overreach and emphasizing the independence and immunity of the judiciary from executive branch lawsuits, especially in immigration cases.

via CNN|

#immigration-cases #judicial-immunity #law

law-and-judiciary5 months ago•5 min saved

Judge Questions Trump’s Lawsuit Targeting Maryland Federal Judges

A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's lawsuit against Maryland's federal judges, which challenges a court rule designed to temporarily halt deportations of immigrants facing legal challenges, raising concerns about executive overreach and the potential impact on judicial independence.

via CNN|

#federal-judges #immigration-law #judicial-immunity

law-and-politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Recommends Case Against Judge Hannah Dugan Proceed

A federal magistrate in Wisconsin recommended not dismissing the case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented man evade arrest, citing that judicial immunity does not extend to criminal acts. The case involves allegations of obstructing immigration enforcement, and the recommendation will be reviewed by a district judge. Dugan has pleaded not guilty, and her legal team plans to appeal the decision.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#court-case #federal-indictment #immigration

law-and-justice7 months ago•3 min saved

Milwaukee Judge Faces Criminal Charges Over Immigration Evasion Assistance

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with obstructing an immigration arrest and attempting to help an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, challenging her claim of judicial immunity. Prosecutors argue her actions went beyond her judicial role, and her attorneys contend she is protected by judicial immunity. Dugan has pleaded not guilty, with a trial scheduled for July 21.

via ABC News|

#immigration #judge #judicial-immunity