Ayaan Silver

Prosecutors then said Dugan created a, quote, escape route when she sent Flores Ruiz out a private jury door in her courtroom into a restricted hallway.

Dugan's attorneys argued she was trying to follow unsettled courthouse policy on ICE arrests and that she never actually concealed Flores Ruiz.

The case reflects tension over President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts spilling over into courthouses.

For NPR News, I'm Ayaan Silver in Milwaukee.

Judge Hannah Dugan is pleaded not guilty to federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Former prosecutor and Loyola Law School professor Lori Levinson says a big issue for the jury will be Dugan's mindset on April 18th when ICE agents showed up at her courtroom.

Prosecutors will likely argue Dugan tried to impede ICE agents from making an arrest.

While the defense is expected to make the case, she was trying to follow court protocol in unchartered waters.

For NPR News, I'm Ayaan Silver in Milwaukee.

Judge Hannah Dugan is pleaded not guilty to federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Former prosecutor and Loyola Law School professor Lori Levinson says a big issue for the jury will be Dugan's mindset on April 18th when ICE agents showed up at her courtroom.

Prosecutors will likely argue Dugan tried to impede ICE agents from making an arrest.

While the defense is expected to make the case, she was trying to follow court protocol in unchartered waters.

For NPR News, I'm Ayaan Silver in Milwaukee.

This goes to show that we need to address this a bit more across the nation.

There are more school shootings happening than days in our year, and that's really an issue.

Judge Hannah Dugan is pleaded not guilty to federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Former prosecutor and Loyola Law School professor Lori Levinson says a big issue for the jury will be Dugan's mindset on April 18th when ICE agents showed up at her courtroom.

Prosecutors will likely argue Dugan tried to impede ICE agents from making an arrest.

While the defense is expected to make the case, she was trying to follow court protocol in unchartered waters.