Former Wisconsin judge sentenced to non‑prison term for ICE obstruction

A federal judge sentenced Hannah Dugan on Tuesday to 24 months in prison after a jury found her guilty of harboring an undocumented immigrant and obstructing immigration officials. The conviction stems from an incident in March 2025, when Dugan allegedly warned a recently arrived immigrant of an ICE operation in downtown Los Angeles and helped him evade arrest by providing a temporary safe house and arranging transportation out of the city. Prosecutors said Dugan’s actions directly interfered with the enforcement of immigration law, while her defense argued that she was motivated by humanitarian concerns.

The case highlights the heightened scrutiny of individuals who assist undocumented migrants amid ongoing federal efforts to curb illegal immigration. Dugan was charged under 8 U.S.C. § 1324, which criminalizes the concealment or transportation of illegal aliens. In addition to the prison term, she received three years of supervised release and a $10,000 fine. The sentencing underscores the government’s commitment to enforcing immigration statutes and serves as a warning to others who might consider similar assistance.