Trial to start for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge arrest

The trial of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal authorities this spring is set to begin. The proceedings against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan are scheduled to begin Monday morning in Milwaukee's federal courthouse with opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys.

Dugan was charged in April with obstruction and concealment and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.

According to the FBI, Dugan led Eduardo Flores-Ruiz out of her courtroom through a backdoor when she learned immigration authorities were in the courthouse looking to arrest him. Dugan has argued that she's immune from prosecution because she was acting in her official capacity as a judge and was following courthouse protocol.