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A Wisconsin judge charged with helping a man who is in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration agents who were trying to detain him at her courthouse filed a motion to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing that there’s no legal basis for it.

Attorneys for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan argue in their motion that her conduct on the day in question amounted to directing people’s movement in and around her courtroom, and that she enjoys legal immunity for official acts she performs as a judge. They cite last year’s US Supreme Court ruling in President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case that found that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts that fall within their “exclusive sphere of constitutional authority” and are presumptively entitled to immunity for all official acts.

“The problems with the prosecution are legion, but most immediately, the government cannot prosecute Judge Dugan because she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts,” the motion says. “Immunity is not a defense to the prosecution to be determined later by a jury or court; it is an absolute bar to the prosecution at the outset.”

The judge overseeing her case is Lynn Adelman, a former Democratic state senator. Former President Bill Clinton appointed him to the bench in 1997.

A spokesperson for the US attorney’s office in Milwaukee didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. A grand jury indicted her on the same charges on Tuesday. She faces up to six years in prison if convicted of both counts.

Her attorneys insist Dugan is innocent. She’s expected to enter a not guilty plea at her arraignment Thursday.

Dugan’s arrest has escalated a clash between the Trump administration and Democrats over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Democrats contend that Dugan’s arrest went too far and that the administration is trying to make an example out of her to discourage judicial opposition to the crackdown.

Dugan’s case is similar to one brought during the first Trump administration against a Massachusetts judge, who was accused of helping a man sneak out a courthouse back door to evade a waiting immigration enforcement agent. That case was eventually dismissed.

According to prosecutors, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz illegally reentered the U.S. after being deported in 2013. He was charged in March with misdemeanor domestic violence in Milwaukee County and was in Dugan’s courtroom for a hearing in that case on April 18.

Dugan’s clerk alerted her that immigration agents were in the courthouse looking to arrest Flores-Ruiz, prosecutors allege in court documents. According to an affidavit, Dugan became visibly angry at the agents’ arrival and called the situation “absurd.” After discussing the warrant for Flores-Ruiz’s arrest with the agents, Dugan demanded that they speak with the chief judge and led them away from the courtroom.

She then returned to the courtroom, was heard saying something to the effect of “wait, come with me,” and then showed Flores-Ruiz and his attorney out a back door, the affidavit says. The immigration agents eventually detained Flores-Ruiz outside the building following a foot chase.

“The government’s prosecution here reaches directly into a state courthouse, disrupting active proceedings, and interferes with the official duties of an elected judge,” Dugan’s motion states.

The state Supreme Court suspended Dugan from the bench last month, saying the move was necessary to preserve public confidence in the judiciary. A reserve judge is filling in for her.

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Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 13 drawing

06-29-33-47-68, Mega Ball: 20

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 13 drawing

Midday: 0-8-3

Evening: 3-8-7

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Evening: 3-8-3-6

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Winning All or Nothing numbers from May 13 drawing

Midday: 03-07-08-10-11-13-14-18-20-21-22

Evening: 01-03-04-06-07-08-12-14-15-17-21

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01-17-23-27-31

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09-20-23-24-34-39, Doubler: N

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After a very dry and sunny stretch of weather, we have some rain showers returning this morning. A weakening band of showers is moving in off Lake Michigan. Most of the activity will be light and will slowly weaken as it pushes inland throughout the morning hours. Because of the higher humidity, some patchy fog will be possible along the lakefront.

We can’t completely rule out a shower or two this afternoon, but after this morning, most of the day looks dry, with highs in the 60s by the lake and 70s inland.

More areas of fog are expected along the lake tonight, with mild temperatures in the 50s. A small chance for a rain shower exists Wednesday, with similar temperatures in the 60s along the lake and 70s inland. On Thursday, we will be tracking warmer temperatures and some late-day storms. Look for highs in the 70s by the lake and 80s inland. This will bring the energy for late-day storms. Some could be severe, but the coverage and intensity are still in question.

When severe storms could develop:

Southeast Wisconsin weather: A few morning showers

Friday is trending warm and breezy. It looks like highs will climb well into the 70s with breezy winds before cooler air starts to move in as we head into the weekend.

TUESDAY: Sct. Showers (Mainly Morning), AM Areas of Fog
High: 65 Lake, 75 Inland
Wind: E 5-10 mph

TONIGHT: Patchy Fog, Mild
Low: 51
Wind: NE 5 mph

WEDNESDAY: AM Fog, Partly Cloudy, Iso. Shower
High: 66 Lake, 75 Inland

THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy, Warm, Ch. Storms Late, Some Strong
High: 74 Lake, 83 Inland

FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy and Breezy, Slight Rain Chance
High: 77

SATURDAY: Partly Cloudy, Breezy
High: 65

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