MILWAUKEE — Potential jurors in the upcoming trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will receive an extensive questionnaire before appearing in court, but the specific questions they will face remain under judicial review.
Dugan was arrested earlier this year after prosecutors said she helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented immigrant, avoid ICE agents who were there to arrest him. The judge is charged with concealing an individual to prevent arrest and obstruction.
Watch: Defense, prosecution debate jury questionnaire scope in Judge Dugan case
Attorneys from both sides appeared in federal court Wednesday morning to argue over the scope of jury selection questions. The defense team is seeking permission to ask prospective jurors about their news consumption habits and religious affiliations.
Prosecutors oppose including these particular questions in the jury questionnaire, arguing they should not be permitted during the selection process. Federal Judge Lynn Adelman indicated he will issue a ruling on the disputed questions within the next few days.
The debate over jury questionnaire content highlights the careful balance courts must strike between ensuring a fair trial and protecting potential jurors’ privacy during the selection process.
Jury selection is scheduled to start Dec. 11, with the trial set to begin Dec. 15.
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