Hannah Dugan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hannah-dugan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Hannah Dugan born?1959
2. What was Hannah Dugan's job?Wisconsin circuit court judge for Milwaukee County since 2016
3. What is the date of arrest?April 25, 2025
4. What is the allegations?Assisting an illegal immigrant in evading arrest
5. Who is Hannah Dugan?Hannah Dugan is a judge from Wisconsin who worked in many legal jobs before being chosen to sit on the court. She helped people who needed help with the law and led the Milwaukee Bar Association.
6. What did Hannah Dugan do before she became a judge?She worked for legal aid groups to help people who didn't have a lot of money, and she was the president of the Milwaukee Bar Association. She also ran Catholic Charities USA in southeast Wisconsin.

Circuit Court: A state court that handles serious civil and criminal cases, often serving a specific geographic area.
Indictment: A formal accusation by a grand jury that there is sufficient evidence to bring a criminal charge against a person.
Legal Aid: Free or low-cost legal services provided to individuals who cannot afford an attorney.
Judicial Suspension: The temporary removal of a judge from their duties, often due to allegations of misconduct or legal proceedings.