Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty by a federal jury of obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a U.S. department or agency, following a trial that centered on her actions during an April 2025 courthouse encounter involving federal agents attempting to arrest a defendant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. The jury acquitted her on a related misdemeanor charge of concealing an individual from discovery and arrest. The case arose from an incident where federal agents arrived at her courtroom with a warrant for Flores-Ruiz's arrest, who was later deported after facing domestic violence charges. Prosecutors argued that Dugan directed agents away from the arrest scene, with evidence including surveillance footage, audio recordings, and FBI testimony indicating her tone was angry during the encounter. The defense challenged the interpretation of events and highlighted her integrity through witnesses like Judge Katie Kegel and former Mayor Tom Barrett. Dugan faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with her legal team planning to appeal the verdict. The judge has not set a sentencing date, and her defense continues to contest the conviction, emphasizing the importance of public support and legal resources.