Case: United States v. Dugan

2:25-cr-00089 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Filed Date: April 24, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case was a highly unusual federal criminal prosecution of a sitting state court judge—who was alleged by the Trump Administration to have interfered with an immigration arrest. On April 24, 2025, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin indicted Wisconsin Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on two counts: (1) obstruction of a federal administrative proceeding under 18 U.S.C. § 1505, and (2) concealment of a person from arrest under 18 U.S.C. § 1071. The case was assigned to U.S. Di…

This case was a highly unusual federal criminal prosecution of a sitting state court judge—who was alleged by the Trump Administration to have interfered with an immigration arrest.

On April 24, 2025, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin indicted Wisconsin Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on two counts: (1) obstruction of a federal administrative proceeding under 18 U.S.C. § 1505, and (2) concealment of a person from arrest under 18 U.S.C. § 1071. The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman and referred for pretrial matters to Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph.

According to the indictment, Judge Dugan, while presiding over her courtroom in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on March 14, took steps to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers' arrest of a noncitizen criminal defendant under an immigration detainer. Federal prosecutors alleged that she challenged the agents’ authority, directed them to speak with the chief judge, resumed the hearing off the record, and permitted the defendant to leave through a secure non-public exit. The government contended that these actions constituted deliberate obstruction of lawful federal enforcement efforts.

Judge Dugan moved to dismiss the indictment on May 14. Represented by former U.S. attorneys and experienced criminal defense counsel, she argued that her alleged conduct was fully within the scope of her judicial duties and was protected by absolute judicial immunity. She contended that the charges violated the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers, the Tenth Amendment’s federalism protections, and the longstanding principle that judicial acts—especially those involving courtroom management—cannot be criminalized. Her briefing drew heavily from Trump v. United States (2024), where the Supreme Court held that the President cannot be prosecuted for official acts, and argued that the same logic applied to judges. She also invoked constitutional avoidance and argued that the relevant criminal statutes could not be construed to reach judicial conduct without raising serious constitutional questions.

Amici curiae briefs were filed on both sides. A coalition of 138 former federal and state judges moved to support dismissal, emphasizing the risk of chilling judicial independence and public trust. They argued that courtroom decision-making must be insulated from criminal sanction, and that accountability for judges is properly handled through appeal or state judicial conduct commissions. In response, the Center for American Rights filed an amicus brief arguing that public officials—judges included—are not immune from prosecution for obstructing justice, and that allowing immunity here would set a dangerous precedent.

On July 7, Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph issued a Report and Recommendation that recommended that the court deny the motion to dismiss. 2025 WL 1870854. She concluded that no federal court had recognized absolute judicial immunity as a bar to criminal prosecution, rather than civil liability. While the alleged conduct may have occurred near or within the courtroom, she found that whether it was "judicial in nature" and immune from prosecution was not a question that could be resolved on the pleadings. The Report emphasized that judges have historically been held criminally liable for corruption or obstruction where warranted, citing precedents such as United States v. Claiborne and United States v. Joseph. She recommended that the case proceed to trial, with the motion to dismiss denied in full.

On July 22, Judge Dugan filed objections to the Report and Recommendation, reiterating her constitutional arguments and asserting that the magistrate failed to address controlling authority on judicial independence. On July 29, the government filed its response, urging the district court to adopt the magistrate’s recommendation and allow the case to proceed to trial.

On August 26, 2025, the district court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation and denied Judge Dugan's motion to dismiss. 2025 WL 2452678. First, it rejected Judge Dugan's assertion of a general rule of immunity from criminal liability for judicial acts, agreeing instead with the government that "there is no general rule of immunity, and what defendant calls exceptions are simply examples of the types of prosecutions that have been brought against judges." Even applying a more limited version of judicial immunity that shields judges from criminal liability for official acts taken in good faith, the court reasoned that viewing the facts alleged in the indictment in the light most favorable to the government, as required on a motion to dismiss, the defendant's alleged conduct would fall outside the scope of that more limited immunity.  Rejecting, next, Judge Dugan's Tenth Amendment arguments, the court noted the absence of authority for the proposition that federal criminal statutes of general applicability cannot be applied to state court judges.  It reasoned that the indictment did not purport to command or commandeer the defendant to participate in federal immigration enforcement but rather charged obstruction with those efforts under a statute of general applicability (and not one that targeted the states or state officials). Finally, the court rejected the defendant's constitutional avoidance argument related to alleged ambiguity in two of the words used in count two of the indictment, rejecting the assertion of ambiguity and noting that she did not propose a competing, plausible construction of those terms. Judge Dugan filed a motion to reconsider the decision on September 4, 2025. 

On September 19, 2025, the Court addressed the parties’ proposed jury questionnaires. The Court first issued an order allowing the government to submit a questionnaire identifying the case, reasoning that identifying the case will promote judicial efficiency by allowing the Court to identify potential jurors who have already formed an opinion about the case and to dismiss them early. The Court next addressed Judge Dugan’s proposal to include questions that touch on hobbies, activities, news sources, and politics. The Court indicated that given the particular circumstances of the case, it is appropriate to ask some questions about political issues to ensure a fair and impartial jury.

The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Brian Chen (8/4/2025)

Sofia Yoder (11/22/2025)

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Judge(s)

Adelman, Lynn S. (Wisconsin)

Dries, Stephen C. (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, Keith S (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Defendant

Biskupic, Steven M (Wisconsin)

Bradley, John H (Wisconsin)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:25-cr-00089

Criminal Complaint

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Complaint
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2:25-mj-00397

Criminal Complaint

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Complaint
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Indictment

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Report and Recommendation on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

United States of America v. Dugan

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1870854

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Defendants' Objections to Magistrate Judge's Recommendation on Motion to Dismiss

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Response to Defendant's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:25-cr-00089

Decision and Order

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2452678

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70255703/united-states-v-dugan/

Last updated Nov. 22, 2025, 4:22 p.m.

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COMPLAINT signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries as to Hannah C Dugan (1). (kah) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD] (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries: Initial Appearance on Criminal Complaint as to Hannah C Dugan held on 4/25/2025. Defendant advised of rights, charges, penalties, and fines. Government not seeking detention. Court orders defendant released on O/R Bond. Preliminary Hearing/Arraignment and Plea set for 5/15/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 284, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries. (Court Reporter Liberty) (amb) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Hannah C Dugan signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries on 4/25/2025. (cc: all counsel) (amb) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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PRETRIAL SERVICES REPORT - BOND STUDY (Restricted) filed by US Pretrial Office as to Hannah C Dugan (NOTICE: Counsel for the defendant is required to provide a copy of this document to the defendant. Parties allowed to view this document may do so by logging in.) (at) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING as to Hannah C Dugan. Initial Appearance on a Criminal Complaint set for 4/25/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 284, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries. (cc:all counsel)(amb) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Notice of Hearing

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Case unsealed as to Hannah C Dugan. (amb) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Case Unsealed

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Arrest of Hannah C Dugan.(amb) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Arrest

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT of Initial Appearance as to Hannah C Dugan held on April 25, 2025, before Judge Stephen C. Dries. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jennifer Stake, Contact at 414-290-2640. Transcripts may be purchased using the Transcript Order Form found on our website or viewed at the court public terminal. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: If necessary, within 7 business days each party shall inform the Court of their intent to redact personal identifiers by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact. Please read the policy located on our website www.wied.uscourts.gov Redaction Statement due 5/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/2/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/31/2025. (Stake, Jennifer) [2:25-mj-00397-SCD]

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

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INDICTMENT as to Hannah C Dugan (1) count(s) 1, 2. (asc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/13/2025: # 1 UNREDACTED Indictment, # 2 Information Sheet) (asc). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/14/2025) (edr).

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jason D Luczak appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Luczak, Jason)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Dean A Strang appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Strang, Dean)

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John H Bradley appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Bradley, John)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Randal Richard Resch, II appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Resch, Randal)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: William Edward Grau appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Grau, William)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss by Hannah C Dugan.(Resch, Randal)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by USA as toHannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Frohling, Richard)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Steven M Biskupic appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Biskupic, Steven)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Hannah C Dugan. (Biskupic, Steven)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Nicole M Masnica appearing for Hannah C Dugan as Retained Counsel (Masnica, Nicole)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C Dries: Arraignment and Plea as to Hannah C Dugan (1) Counts 1,2 held on 5/15/2025. Defendant advised of rights, charges, penalties and fines. Court orders GJ materials disclosed no later than 1 business day prior to trial. Case referred to Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. Speedy Trial Date 7/22/2025. Not Guilty Plea entered by Hannah C Dugan as to Counts 1,2. BRIEFING: Motions due by 5/30/2025, Responses due by 6/9/2025, Replies due by 6/16/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/9/2025 10:30 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. Jury Trial set for 7/21/2025 08:30 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. The court ORDERS that pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) the government must produce all exculpatory information to the defendant(s) as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny. Failure to comply with this order in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings. (Court Reporter: Jennifer Stake) (kah)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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PRETRIAL ORDER as to Hannah C Dugan signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 5/15/2025. Motions due: 5/30/2025. Responses due: 6/9/2025. Replies due: 6/16/2025. (cc: all counsel) (kah)

May 15, 2025

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ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 5/15/2025 granting 16 Motion for Protective Order as to Hannah C Dugan (1). (cc: all counsel) (llc)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT of Arraignment and Plea Hearing as to Hannah C Dugan held on May 15, 2025, before Judge Stephen C. Dries. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jennifer Stake, Contact at 414-290-2640. Transcripts may be purchased using the Transcript Order Form found on our website or viewed at the court public terminal. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: If necessary, within 7 business days each party shall inform the Court of their intent to redact personal identifiers by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact. Please read the policy located on our website www.wied.uscourts.gov Redaction Statement due 6/9/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/20/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2025. (Stake, Jennifer)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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MEMORANDUM by Hannah C Dugan in Support re 15 MOTION to Dismiss (Strang, Dean)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

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MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Jeffrey A. Mandell by Former State and Federal Judges as toHannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A - Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mandell, Jeffrey)

1 Ex. A - Amicus Brief

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Hannah C Dugan Former State and Federal Judges. (Mandell, Jeffrey) Modified on 5/30/2025 (cmb). Modified on 5/30/2025 (rcm).

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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MOTION for Supplemental Jury Questionnaire by Hannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendant's Proposed Supplemental Juror Questionnaire)(Bradley, John)

1 Exhibit A - Defendant's Proposed Supplemental Juror Questionnaire

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May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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Amended MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Jeffrey A. Mandell by Former State and Federal Judges as toHannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A - Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mandell, Jeffrey)

1 Ex. A - Amicus Brief

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Amended Disclosure Statement of Former State and Federal Judges (Mandell, Jeffrey)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Notice of Appearance on behalf of Amici Former State and Federal Judges (Edwards, Torrean)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan re 15 MOTION to Dismiss (Frohling, Richard)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan re 22 MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Jeffrey A. Mandell (Frohling, Richard)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan re 24 MOTION for Supplemental Jury Questionnaire (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A (Proposed Questionnaire))(Frohling, Richard)

1 Attachment A (Proposed Questionnaire)

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June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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Amicus Curiae Appearance entered (Suhr, Daniel)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Daniel Suhr by Center for American Rights as toHannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief)(Suhr, Daniel)

1 Proposed Amicus Brief

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June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENT EDWI Local R. 7.1 Disclosure Statement of the Center for American Rights (Suhr, Daniel)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Memorandum by Hannah C Dugan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendant's Memorandum Supporting Motion to Dismiss, Times New Roman Size 12)(Strang, Dean)

1 Exhibit A - Defendant's Memorandum Supporting Motion to Dismiss, Times New

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June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING as to Hannah C Dugan. IT IS ORDERED that this matter is scheduled for telephonic status on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. The parties shall call the Court's conference line at 669-254-5252 and use Meeting ID 161 8470 1401 and Passcode 187773 to join the call and may be placed on hold until the Court accesses the call. Parties should call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. Members of the Public may call in to listen to this hearing, but must remain muted for the duration of the hearing. (cc: all counsel and probation)(amh)

June 11, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

June 11, 2025

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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 6/11/2025 granting 34 Motion for Leave to File Oversized Brief as to Hannah C Dugan (1). (cc: all counsel) (llc)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Former State and Federal Judges as to Hannah C Dugan re 25 Amended MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Jeffrey A. Mandell (Mandell, Jeffrey)

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 6/13/2025 as to Hannah C Dugan. IT IS ORDERED that the status set for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., will be held in person in Courtroom #390. The court will at this hearing address the trial scheduling issues noted in the government's June 9, 2025 submission. (R. 30 at 2-3.) The court will not address the pending motion to dismiss, which remains referred to the magistrate judge. The defendant's appearance is not required. (cc: all counsel, probation, and usms) (amh)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Hannah C Dugan re 15 MOTION to Dismiss (Strang, Dean)

June 13, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan re 32 MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Daniel Suhr (Frohling, Richard)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Hannah C Dugan re 24 MOTION for Supplemental Jury Questionnaire (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B - Six Page Version of Defendant's Proposed Jury Questionnaire)(Bradley, John)

1 Exhibit B - Six Page Version of Defendant's Proposed Jury Questionnaire

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June 16, 2025

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DECLARATION of John H. Bradley by Hannah C Dugan (Bradley, John) Modified on 6/17/2025 (rcm).

June 16, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: In Person Status Conference as to Hannah C Dugan held on 6/18/2025. Court hears from parties regarding the 7/21/2025 jury trial date. Court will resolve the motion to dismiss first, then reset the jury trial date; 7/21/2025 jury trial vacated from calendar with no new date scheduled at this time. Court converts 7/9/2025 Final Pretrial Conference to a Scheduling/Status conference to discuss the status of the case and address additional scheduling. In Person Scheduling Conference set for 7/9/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. (Court Reporter Jennifer Stake) (amh)

June 18, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: In Person Status Conference as to Hannah C Dugan held on 6/18/2025. Court hears from parties regarding the 7/21/2025 jury trial date. Court will resolve the motion to dismiss first, then reset the jury trial date; 7/21/2025 jury trial vacated from calendar with no new date scheduled at this time. Court converts 7/9/2025 Final Pretrial Conference to a Scheduling/Status conference to discuss the status of the case and address additional scheduling. In Person Scheduling Conference set for 7/9/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. (Court Reporter Jennifer Stake) (amh)

June 18, 2025

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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Hannah C Dugan recommending that 15 MOTION to Dismiss be Denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions to file amicus briefs 25, 32 are GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 7/7/2025. (cc: all counsel) (llc)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Hannah C Dugan recommending that 15 MOTION to Dismiss be Denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions to file amicus briefs 25, 32 are GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 7/7/2025. (cc: all counsel) (llc)

July 7, 2025

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Case No Longer Referred

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Case as to Hannah C Dugan no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. (rcm)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Motions decided as to Hannah C Dugan: granting 25 Motion to File Amicus Brief as to Hannah C Dugan (1); granting 32 Motion to File Amicus Brief as to Hannah C Dugan (1); finding as moot, Superseded by Amended Motion, 22 Motion to File Amicus Brief as to Hannah C Dugan (1). (cc: all counsel) (rcm)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief

July 8, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Status Conference as to Hannah C Dugan held on 7/9/2025. Defense will file objections to the recommendation by 7/17/25, government will respond in 14 days. Court will set a status after it issues a ruling. Court excludes time under STA until objections are filed. (Court Reporter Susan Armbruster) (amh)

July 9, 2025

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OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 43 by Hannah C Dugan (Strang, Dean)

July 15, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan Objections to Report & Recommendation (Frohling, Richard)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

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REPLY by Hannah C Dugan Supporting Objections to Report and Recommendation (Strang, Dean)

July 30, 2025

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DECISION AND ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 8/26/2025 as to Hannah C Dugan. IT IS ORDERED that the magistrate judge's recommendation (R. 43 ) is adopted, and defendant's motion to dismiss (R. 15 ) is denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED t hat this matter is scheduled for in-court hearing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 390 to address further scheduling. Defendant's appearance is not required. Additional details in order. (cc: all counsel, probation, and usms) (amh)

Aug. 26, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: In Court Hearing as to Hannah C Dugan held on 9/3/2025. Defense will not be taking an interlocutory appeal. Court indicates issue will not be waived. Court sets deadline of 11/7/2025 for jury instructions, motions in limine, and related filings; responses due 11/14/25. Court will issue decision on jury questionnaire issue. Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/26/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. Jury Selection set for 12/11/2025 and 12/12/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. Jury Trial set to beginning on 12/15/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 390, 517 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. Court makes speedy trial findings.(Court Reporter Jennifer Stake) (amh)

Sept. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Reconsideration re Motion to Dismiss by Hannah C Dugan.(Biskupic, Steven)

Sept. 4, 2025

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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 9/11/2025 as to Hannah C Dugan. IT IS ORDERED that this matter scheduled for in court hearing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 390. Defendant's appearance is not required. (cc: all counsel and probation) (amh)

Sept. 11, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: In Court Hearing as to Hannah C Dugan held on 9/17/2025. Parties discuss contents of jury questionnaire. Parties agree questionnaires should be returned in 30 days, disclosed to counsel. Court sets case for hearing on 11/6/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 390. Defendant's appearance is not required. (Court Reporter Jennifer Stake) (amh) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

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ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 9/19/2025 as to Hannah C Dugan (1). IT IS ORDERED that defendant's motion for a supplemental jury questionnaire (R. 24 ) is granted, in part, as stated herein. Nothing in this order should be construed to limit the questions the parties may request the court ask during voir dire. Additional details in order. (cc: all counsel and probation) (amh)

Sept. 19, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: In Court Hearing as to Hannah C Dugan held on 11/6/2025. Court directs 50 more questionnaires be sent out. Parties to submit list of proposed strikes for cause by 11/12/25. Court will review, set date prior to Final Pretrial as necessary. (Court Reporter Jennifer Stake) (amh)

Nov. 6, 2025

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PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by USA as to Hannah C Dugan (Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 7, 2025

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MOTION in Limine by USA as toHannah C Dugan.(Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 7, 2025

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PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Hannah C Dugan. (Bradley, John)

Nov. 7, 2025

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First MOTION in Limine by Hannah C Dugan.(Strang, Dean)

Nov. 7, 2025

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MOTION in Limine Omnibus 2-13 by Hannah C Dugan.(Resch, Randal)

Nov. 7, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT This document is not available electronically and must be served in paper format upon opposing counsel.

Nov. 12, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT This document is not available electronically and must be served in paper format upon opposing counsel.

Nov. 12, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT This document is not available electronically and must be served in paper format upon opposing counsel.

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

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Certificate of Service by USA as to Hannah C Dugan (Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT This document is not available electronically and must be served in paper format upon opposing counsel.

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

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RESPONSE by Hannah C Dugan re 56 MOTION in Limine (Resch, Randal)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

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RESPONSE by Hannah C Dugan Defendant's Response to Government's Proposed Jury Instructions (Resch, Randal)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan re 59 MOTION in Limine Omnibus 2-13, 58 First MOTION in Limine (Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Hannah C Dugan Proposed Jury Instructions (Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

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MOTION in Limine to exclude expert testimony on the meaning of legal terms by USA as toHannah C Dugan.(Frohling, Richard)

Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

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BRIEF in Opposition by Hannah C Dugan re 69 MOTION in Limine to exclude expert testimony on the meaning of legal terms (Attachments: # 1 Rule 16 Report)(Biskupic, Steven)

1 Rule 16 Report

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Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Wisconsin

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 24, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The United States.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Judge Hannah C. Dugan (Milwaukee), State

Case Details

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Separation of Powers

Take Care Clause

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Wisconsin 2:25-mj-00397

Eastern District of Wisconsin 2:25-cr-00089

Special Case Type(s):

Criminal

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Immigration/Border:

Criminal prosecution