The trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan over charges she helped an illegal immigrant evade arrest by federal immigration officers began with federal prosecutors showing the jury audio of her claiming she would “get the heat” for her alleged actions.

Judge Hannah Dugan’s federal trial began Monday as prosecutors alleged she blocked an ICE arrest and the defense cited uncertainty over immigration enforcement rules.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's federal trial began Monday with prosecutors alleging she helped an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents.

WUWM analyzes the politics and the legal issues in the federal criminal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Her trial begins Monday, Dec. 15.

Follow live coverage from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters at the trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan.

Follow live updates on Day 1 of the federal trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, which begins Monday.

All eyes are on the Milwaukee federal courthouse where Judge Hannah Dugan will face trial in an immigration obstruction case.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is on trial for allegedly steering a man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, out a back jury door to help him avoid ICE agents.

The long-awaited trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began Dec. 15 with the two sides painting contrasting pictures of the veteran judge.