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Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction
Prosecutors argue Dugan has no grounds to request a new trial.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Hannah Dugan Seeks New Trial
Milwaukee judge seeks new trial after felony obstruction conviction.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
Jury Delivers Split Verdict in Dugan Trial
Dugan acquitted of concealing, found guilty of felony obstruction. Defense attorney says case is "a long way from over."
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
Jury Selected for Dugan Trial
Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?
Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Hannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources
Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Second Mensah Shooting Trial Ends In Hung Jury
Second federal civil court trial over Alvin Cole ends without decision.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah
After hung jury in first trial, federal court retrying Mensah in killing of Alvin Cole.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Dugan Case Going To Trial in December
Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss
September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Feds Call Dugan’s Legal Arguments ‘Amorphous’
Not to mention 'gerrymandered.' Prosecutors blast Dugan's immunity claim.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge
Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed
Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case
At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan
Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Dugan Legal Team Continues Dismissal Push With New Filing
Memo offers an English and United States legal history.
May 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance
Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.
May 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial
Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino
Felony plea agreements lay out the fraudulent scheme.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules
Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
MSOE Will Open Music Conservatory In Historic Duplex
University repurposing 118-year-old, Juneau Ave. house at northern edge of its campus.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.
No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador
No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Vos Pushes The Big Lie
Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
River Hills Buying 55 Acre Lot to Settle $3 Million Suit
Residents fought a 154-unit apartment proposal for the lot in 2017.
Aug 15th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?
Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.
May 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Adelman Blasts U.S. Supreme Court
Getting buzz nationally. Is his critique warranted?
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Block Anonymous Requests
Some governments refuse anonymous requests for open records. That’s illegal. And anti-democratic.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Larry Gallup
Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Don’t Chip Away at Open Records Law
Access to public information should not be limited based on who's requesting it.
Jun 5th, 2018 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”
Insider article by Judge Lynn Adelman reveals how key decision transformed state.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone
New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
We Couldn’t Find Any Voter Fraud
Ex legislator Dale Schultz exposes Republican scam on voter fraud.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Did Trump Steal Wisconsin?
Some point to voter suppression as a factor in this state and others.
Nov 11th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
All Citizens Have a Right to Vote
But will state Election Commission act to make sure that happens?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID
Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit
Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.
May 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger
Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Plague of Lead Paint Poisoning
The problem persists, with more impact on Milwaukee than many cities. Is there a solution?
Sep 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Obstructed Probe of Missing Veterans Funds?
In newly unsealed records, investigators say then-county exec was uncooperative, triggering first John Doe.
Aug 1st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Harvey Jay Goldstein’s Home is a Prison
Sentenced to house arrest, the felonious attorney can only stare at the walls of his Bay View duplex for six months.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Voter Fraud Issue Gets Its Day in Court
The federal court gave the state a chance to show voter fraud was rampant. So what did they prove?
May 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
MSOE’s Humphrey House
MSOE spent $250,000 to upgrade the 1894 Queen Anne residence of its longtime president.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Prison Time Sought for Embezzler Andy Bandy
Embezzler’s Plea Agreement Statements Hold No Currency with Past Victims
May 3rd, 2007 by Michael Horne
