A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstructing an immigrant's arrest, has resigned amid threats of impeachment from the GOP. The judge, who had been under fire for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, sent her resignation letter to the governor on Saturday. The GOP had been planning to impeach her since her conviction on December 19th. Dugan, in her letter, expressed her commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect, but stated that the case against her is a distraction. The case against Dugan was highlighted by President Trump as part of his immigration crackdown. Democrats have accused the administration of making an example of Dugan to silence judicial opposition. Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos praised Dugan's decision to resign. Democrat Ann Jacobs, who is chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission board, agreed with Dugan that Milwaukee should have a permanent judge in place while this fight plays out. The controversy surrounding Dugan's actions has sparked debate about the balance between immigration enforcement and judicial independence.
