Public Safety
Hannah Dugan Seeks New Trial
Milwaukee judge seeks new trial after felony obstruction conviction.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Charges Feds Have Illegally Detained Immigrant in Wisconsin
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has spent 200 days in detention after granted release on bond.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty
Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan
Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorneys Spar Over Dugan’s Intent, Evidence in Closing Arguments
Was Dugan trying her best under difficult circumstances? Or did she intend to take the law into her own hands that day in April?
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Defense Rests in Dugan ICE Trial After Brief Case and Character Testimony
Four witnesses, including two judges and former Mayor Tom Barrett, testified as Dugan’s lawyers argued confusion, not obstruction, drove her actions.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecution Rests Case in Dugan Trial
Its final witnesses today add to prosecutors' case. Defense will call witnesses, present its response Thursday.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Judge Questioned About ICE Policy, Texts, Emails in Dugan Trial
Prosecution attempts to use his testimony to show Dugan disobeyed courthouse rules.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill to Examine Disappearance, Murders of Black Women Gets Public Hearing
Bill has two Republican co-sponsors. Senate never voted on last effort.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Fellow Judge Testifies in Dugan Case
Circuit Court Judge Kristela Cervera helps support federal criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
