Judge Dugan Faces Charges for Obstruction
Agents arrested Eduardo Flores-Ruiz after a March battery charge but were denied entry by a court deputy.
Prosecutors allege Dugan escorted Flores-Ruiz out a back jury door, leading to his arrest.
Case expected to continue through Thursday with 24 witnesses.
Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted on both charges.
Dugan claims she followed courthouse protocols and sought immunity.
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Dugan after a ruling on immunity.
Political figures criticize Dugan as an activist judge or a political example.
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