Federal Judge Sentences Wisconsin Judge to $5,000 Fine for ICE Obstruction, Rejecting Guidelines

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan received a $5,000 fine and no prison time for obstructing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest—far below the 15-to-21 month guideline range. US District Judge Lynn Adelman cited her clean record and the fact that obstruction didn't prevent the arrest. The lenient sentence reflects growing judicial skepticism toward federal immigration enforcement in state courts.