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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Scott Bauer

Decision to uphold judge’s conviction reignites debate over Trump-era immigration crackdown

A federal judge refused to overturn the obstruction of justice conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan Tuesday after she was found guilty of assisting a man in evading immigration officers during a courtroom appearance.

The case against Dugan, who subsequently resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, emerged as a significant early test of how the judiciary would respond to President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration enforcement measures.

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