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A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, narrowly avoided jail time after helping a defendant flee immigration agents during a court appearance — a move that sparked national debate. Fined $5,000 and convicted of felony obstruction in December, Dugan, 67, had already resigned amid impeachment calls over her immigration stance. The judge called her actions a moment of poor judgment fueled by frustration with policy, not malice. While prosecutors demanded prison, the judge opted for a fine, citing her clean record and the personal toll — including death threats — she’s endured. Dugan insists she acted to preserve courtroom safety, not defy justice. Her legal team plans to appeal, as the case becomes a flashpoint for political and legal tensions over immigration and judicial ethics.

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