A federal judge could soon decide whether to dismiss the case against Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Dugan has pleaded not guilty to the allegations, and her defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the case. The decision now rests with U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman.
The case has drawn attention from the Trump administration and anti-ICE arrest protesters, with many closely watching how Judge Adelman will rule.
Adelman, 85, has served as a federal judge in Milwaukee since taking the oath in 1997 after being appointed by President Clinton.
"I've got a lot to learn, but I have a lot of experience, and I think I'll bring a lot to this particular court," Adelma