The Justice Department says Hannah Dugan wasn’t above the law, while her defense team says she tried to follow courthouse policy.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI in April and charged in a two-count federal indictment, alleging she obstructed Department of Homeland officials and knowingly concealed a man from immigration authorities. She has pleaded not guilty.

Trial is underway in Wisconsin for a judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal authorities. Jurors settled into their seats for opening statements Monday.

Hannah Dugan faces charges of concealing a person and obstruction after prosecutors allege she interfered when ICE agents attempted to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz at the Milwaukee courthouse in April.

Opening statements began Monday in the jury trial of a judge in the northern US state of Wisconsin accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents.

Supporters gather outside federal court as trial begins for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who is charged with obstruction and concealment for allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities in her courtroom.