Hannah Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction.July 8, 2026, 1:53 PMHannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge who was found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents, was spared prison time, according to ABC Milwaukee affiliate WISN, which was in the courtroom for the sentencing on Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman said prison was unnecessary and imposed a $5,000 fine, according to WISN.Dugan faced a maximum penalty of five years in prison.Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing, May 15, 2025, in Milwaukee.Andy Manis/APShe was accused of obstructing official Department of Homeland Security removal proceedings and knowingly concealing an undocumented man from immigration authorities at a courthouse in April 2025 while serving as a Milwaukee County Circuit judge.Popular ReadsA jury found her guilty of obstructing federal agents and not guilty of concealing an undocumented immigrant from arrest during the courthouse incident following a weeklong trial in December 2025. She resigned the following month.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Popular Reads