The Wisconsin judge who was convicted of obstructing federal agents from arresting an illegal immigrant in her courthouse has officially resigned from the bench.
Judge Hannah Dugan resigned via a letter she sent to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers over the weekend.
“As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex challenges that threaten the independence of our judiciary. I am pursuing this fight for myself and for our independent judiciary,” Dugan wrote in the letter, according to The Associated Press.
A jury found Dugan guilty last month for obstructing the arrest of a Mexican illegal immigrant who was trying to evade authorities.
Dugan interfered with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is a felony.
She had served as a county judge for nine years before resigning amid pressure over her felony conviction.
The appeal of her conviction is pending.
Republicans had vowed to impeach her if she did not resign.
State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican, praised the resignation, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“I’m glad Dugan did the right thing by resigning and followed the clear direction from the WI Constitution,” Mr. Vos said.
• Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.
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