Prosecutors played audio recordings Monday as they tried to show jurors that a Wisconsin judge knew what was at stake earlier this year when she directed an immigrant to a private door while federal agents were in the courthouse to arrest the man.

Follow live coverage from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters at the trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan.

WUWM analyzes the politics and the legal issues in the federal criminal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Her trial begins Monday, Dec. 15.

All eyes are on the Milwaukee federal courthouse where Judge Hannah Dugan will face trial in an immigration obstruction case.

Federal prosecutors accuse the judge of helping an undocumented man evade federal agents at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Contrary to the reasons given for closing the questioning, the transcript revealed few discussions about safety concerns or sensitive topics.