Ayaan Silver

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 uncharted waters.

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