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Dugan’s felony conviction sets precedent
Dugan faces prison time and fines, though her attorneys say the case isn't over. She'll also likely lose her judgeship. The verdict is a bellwether amid broader debate over courthouse arrests and the limits of federal immigration enforcement.
Dec 19, 2025, 3:36 PM CST
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Savanna Tomei Olson is Assistant News Director at Civic Media, guiding our news team in editorial decisions. She is also the reporter and voice behind newscasts on WMDX in Madison. Email her at savanna.tomei-olson@civicmedia.us.
Mario Koran is an investigative reporter based in Milwaukee. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Voice of San Diego and Wisconsin Watch. He’s a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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