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Backdoor Judge Dugan Sentencing Memo RELEASED!
YouTube ^ | 07/04/2026 | Robert Gouveia

Posted on 07/07/2026 5:50:21 AM PDT by SmokingJoe

This video discusses the upcoming sentencing of Hannah C. Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge who was convicted for helping an illegal alien evade federal custody by allowing them to exit her courtroom through a back door (0:00-0:24). The video outlines the conflicting sentencing memorandums filed by the defense and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Defense Arguments for Leniency:

Request for Time Served: Dugan's defense argues that she has already suffered significant consequences, including the loss of her judicial career and public humiliation (0:56-1:14, 5:58-6:10). Lack of Malice: The defense contends that her actions were an isolated, non-violent incident driven by a disagreement over ICE enforcement policies in courtrooms, rather than personal gain (3:45-5:01). Character and Service: The defense highlights her decades of community service, clean record, and commitment to faith and public life (1:50-3:40, 13:17-13:46).

DOJ Arguments for Imprisonment:

Betrayal of Public Trust: The DOJ argues that as a judge, she had a sworn duty to uphold the law, and her actions intentionally obstructed federal agents, undermined the court's integrity, and endangered the public by triggering a foot chase outside the courthouse (6:20-7:20, 11:40-12:07). Lack of Remorse: Prosecutors emphasize that Dugan continues to maintain her actions were justified and has not expressed remorse, which they argue necessitates a significant sentence (8:58-9:05, 12:20-13:07). Sentencing Guidelines: The DOJ calculates an advisory guideline range of 15 to 21 months and asserts that a meaningful prison sentence is necessary to reaffirm that no one is above the law (8:18-8:26, 15:40-16:15).

Next Steps: The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th, at 11:15 AM, where the judge will determine the final outcome (16:28-16:42).

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1 posted on 07/07/2026 5:50:21 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe

Needs to be years for obstructing justice willfully. She clearly was in full knowledge of the impact of her actions.


2 posted on 07/07/2026 5:53:05 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: SmokingJoe

Throw the book at her.

L


3 posted on 07/07/2026 5:53:21 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. LOL l)
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To: SmokingJoe

A lot of judges need to be in prison. Pretty much all of the foreign-born ones.


4 posted on 07/07/2026 5:54:37 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Enoch Powell warned us about Rivers of Blood. Well, I sure hope they're coming. It's the only fix.)
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To: SmokingJoe

It’s BS to say a public employee/office holder has suffered enough because they lost their job.

But if they were private sector that would mostly be par for the course PLUS prison time.


5 posted on 07/07/2026 6:05:49 AM PDT by for-q-clinton
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To: SmokingJoe

As part of her sentencing, Hannah Dugan should pay the entire cost of arresting and deporting the illegal alien she was harboring - every penny of salaries, fuel, vehicle mileage, food, paperwork, etc.


6 posted on 07/07/2026 6:08:34 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: SmokingJoe

Attorney name: Dugan, Hannah C.
Bar number: 1003342
Law firm/Organization:
Address:
Phone:
Attorney status: Good Standing
Bar service class: Active
Discipline history: There is currently no public disciplinary history for this attorney.

https://lawyerhistory.wicourts.gov/attorneys/1003342

Looks like the Wisconsin State Bar doesn’t have any issues with her. So she should be able to practice law while in prison.


7 posted on 07/07/2026 6:10:46 AM PDT by PAR35
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That is why the BAR is utterly useless, corrupt is a better word and should be divested of any input into our legal process.


8 posted on 07/07/2026 6:14:03 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: SmokingJoe

“Non violent”

Yeah, as if that makes it OK. What these stupid wenches are doing is actually much worse than any isolated or limited violent crime. Nice try


9 posted on 07/07/2026 6:16:26 AM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: SmokingJoe
"Lack of malice"?

No. Her obvious intent was to undermine the policy of the elected government and thereby replace the will of the people with her own will. She threatened "our democracy", a phrase she no doubt loves.

10 posted on 07/07/2026 6:44:53 AM PDT by TimSkalaBim
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Wink wink a pat on the back and then she takes her seat on the bench to pass judgement on the rest of us.


11 posted on 07/07/2026 6:52:23 AM PDT by Ronald77 ( )
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To: SmokingJoe

More. Many more judges need to be arrested and prosecuted for outrageous disregard for public safety. Many with the blood of innocent victims on their hands.


12 posted on 07/07/2026 7:00:45 AM PDT by JewishRighter (LIBERALISM IS A DEADLY MENTAL DISORDER)
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To: SmokingJoe
was convicted for helping an illegal alien evade federal custody by allowing them to exit her courtroom through a back door

"Allowing"? No, she assisted them to exit her courtroom through a back door.

13 posted on 07/07/2026 7:07:22 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven)
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To: ClearCase_guy
A lot of judges need to be in prison. Pretty much all of the foreign-born ones.

They need to be deported back to the cesspools they came from.

14 posted on 07/07/2026 7:25:02 AM PDT by telescope115 (Ad Astra, Ad Deum…)
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To: SmokingJoe

She’ll probably get sentenced to a hospice until she croaks or moves to Mexico with one of her latino lovers.


15 posted on 07/07/2026 7:42:50 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If two jackasses sneak onto a thoroughbred breeding farm, they'll still throw another jackass.)
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No. Throw her Lincoln’s head on her desk at her.


16 posted on 07/07/2026 7:44:18 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If two jackasses sneak onto a thoroughbred breeding farm, they'll still throw another jackass.)
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To: T.B. Yoits

Her previous job was working for Catholic Charities, a leftist pro-illegal “charity”.


17 posted on 07/07/2026 8:21:12 AM PDT by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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To: SmokingJoe

jail her


18 posted on 07/07/2026 8:22:12 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: SmokingJoe

Read Luke 11:9ff. Jesus parable about the self-righteous. He defines them here, “they trusted in themselves that they were righteous - AND VIEWED OTHERS WITH CONTEMPT”!

This is my definition of a religious person. I equate religious with being self-righteous. Bible has another definition of course....James 1:27

Communism is a religion. And this describes communists perfectly.


19 posted on 07/07/2026 8:44:29 AM PDT by Arlis ( )
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To: SmokingJoe
Part of sentencing is to act as a deterrence for future criminals.

Judges of all levels need to learn that their robes are not suits of armor. They can be held to the same criminal standards that they decide on the rest of us.

-PJ

20 posted on 07/07/2026 8:48:19 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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