Dugan previously worked for legal aid organizations and was once the Milwaukee Bar Association president. An alderman who knows her says she's the "model of public service."

MADISON - Wisconsin Republican lawmakers may act to remove Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan if the obstruction charges against her are "confirmed," a legislative leader suggested Friday. Lawmakers may seek to remove sitting judges through an impeachment proceeding that must begin in the Assembly,

FBI Director Kash Patel said Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan "intentionally misdirected federal agents away" from an immigrant who is in the U.S. illegally and was set to be arrested. Patel said that the man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was later arrested and is currently being detained.