Hannah Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction.July 8, 2026, 1:53 PMHannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge who was found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents, was spared prison time, according to ABC Milwaukee affiliate WISN, which was in the courtroom for the sentencing on Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman said prison was unnecessary and imposed a $5,000 fine, according to WISN.Dugan, 67, faced a maximum penalty of five years in prison.Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing, May 15, 2025, in Milwaukee.Andy Manis/APAdelman described the former judge as a dedicated public servant who "made a bad decision in the moment.""This is a person who has done a lot of good for our community,” Adelman said, according to WISN.