Ex Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, found guilty of felony obstruction after aiding an immigrant in evading federal officers amid President Donald Trump's broad immigration enforcement actions, will be sentenced on Wednesday in federal court.

Dugan, 67, could receive up to five years in prison following her conviction by a jury on Dec. 19. She stepped down from her role as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks afterward due to impeachment threats from Republican state officials. Her time on the bench spanned nine years.

The Trump administration pursued the case against Dugan while advancing its extensive immigration enforcement push. Trump's team and supporters labeled Dugan an activist judge, whereas Dugan's lawyers claimed during proceedings that the administration sought to single her out to "crush her."

Immigrant rights supporters and Dugan backers contended that officials aimed to leverage her situation to curb judicial resistance to Trump's immigration policies. The matter emerged as a key indicator nationwide in tensions between the courts and the administration's enforcement drive.

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a strong Trump supporter campaigning for Wisconsin governor, called for authorities to "lock her up" via a social media message after the verdict.

Dugan's lawyers offered no remarks before the sentencing. Dugan did not take the stand at trial, yet her counsel indicated she would address the court on Wednesday. This would mark her initial public remarks on the matter in over a year.

Dugan's legal team asserted that her judicial role granted her immunity from charges. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, who will impose the penalty, has dismissed efforts by Dugan to overturn her obstruction conviction.

Prosecutors contended in a sentencing filing submitted last week that Dugan breached her judicial oath and endangered both officers and the public.

"Judges are entrusted with tremendous discretion, but there is a line they cannot cross," Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Frohling wrote. "The defendant crossed that line."

Dugan's attorneys maintained she has "punished enough," citing her resignation and exposure to threats. They asserted in their sentencing filing that she should avoid any jail time beyond the portion of one day already spent in federal custody.

Under federal sentencing guidelines, the presentence report recommends 15 to 21 months in prison. The judge is not required to follow those guidelines.