Milwaukee Immigrant Deported After Judge's Alleged Assistance

Sat Nov 15 2025 04:38:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Eduardo Flores-Ruiz has been deported after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the U.S. following a judge's alleged attempt to evade federal agents. The case raises questions about judicial conduct and immigration enforcement.

Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a 31-year-old immigrant, has been deported after pleading guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. According to authorities, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly assisted him in evading federal agents during a courtroom appearance. Dugan is facing her own legal troubles and could face prison time for obstruction.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an immigrant arrested after allegedly receiving aid from a Milwaukee judge to elude federal authorities, has been deported.

The 31-year-old pleaded guilty in September to charges of illegally reentering the United States after making a deal with prosecutors. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced his deportation via Twitter on Friday afternoon.

Specifics regarding his destination were not disclosed, and efforts to reach his attorney for clarity were unsuccessful. Flores-Ruiz’s case has implications for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is facing serious allegations related to her conduct in the courtroom.

Records reveal that Flores-Ruiz left Mexico at the age of 18 in 2013 and crossed into the U.S., where he was deported almost immediately. He managed to re-enter the country days later, subsequently residing in Milwaukee, where he had been employed in the restaurant industry for over a decade.

In March, he faced three counts of misdemeanor battery stemming from an altercation with his roommate. His illegal status came to light when immigration officials processed his fingerprints following his arrest. He was scheduled for a hearing on April 18, during which immigration authorities intended to take him into custody. However, Dugan allegedly led him out through a private exit to evade the agents, who then pursued him on foot before apprehending him.

Dugan was indicted by a federal grand jury in May on multiple charges, including obstruction and impeding an arrest. Scheduled to stand trial on December 15, she faces a potential six years in prison if convicted.

Following the deportation, a statement from DHS criticized Dugan's actions, emphasizing that her obstruction of justice undermined law enforcement efforts. Dugan has denied any wrongdoing, arguing for her judicial autonomy in courtroom proceedings.

Flores-Ruiz, having spent several months incarcerated, was sentenced to time served on the illegal entry charge on November 6, in accordance with recommendations from prosecutors, contingent upon his cooperation regarding deportation.