U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman
Coverage of U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman in the Nexus archive.
- Former judge avoids prison after being convicted of obstructing immigration agents
A former judge was convicted of obstructing immigration agents and avoided prison by paying a $5,000 fine. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman.
- Former Milwaukee judge ordered to pay $5,000 for obstructing arrest of immigrant
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced to a $5,000 fine for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant. The case is linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies, with prosecutors arguing she violated her judicial oath.
- Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for obstructing justice by helping an immigrant evade ICE agents. The case tested responses to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with legal arguments over whether ICE's actions constituted a 'pending proceeding.' The judge ruled against overturning the conviction, citing ICE's planned operation.
- Dugan attorneys argue new appeals court decision should overturn conviction
Hannah Dugan's attorneys argued her conviction for obstructing immigration agents should be overturned due to a recent appeals court ruling that federal immigration enforcement actions are not 'pending proceedings.' The case hinges on whether jury instructions during Dugan's trial were improper, with U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman now deciding the verdict's fate.