Milwaukee County Supervisors Affirm Commitment to Due Process Following Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor and 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez, Jack Eckblad, Sequanna Taylor, Sky Z. Capriolo, Felesia A. Martin, Anne O’Connor, Sheldon A. Wasserman, and Kathleen Vincent issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan:
“As elected officials, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the rule of law and the constitutional protections that ensure justice and fairness in our legal system. Recent reports regarding Judge Hannah Dugan are deeply concerning, and while we recognize that no one is above the law, we also believe no one should be beneath its protections.
“Due process is the bedrock of our democracy. It applies to all individuals—regardless of status, circumstance, or profession—and must be upheld without fear or favor. Judge Dugan has a long record of public service and a reputation for defending the dignity of all who come before her courtroom.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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