The federal obstruction case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, once on a fast track to go before a jury this summer, has slowed markedly.

Dozens of protesters gathered on the steps of the federal courthouse in Milwaukee on Wednesday as Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s case returned to court.

A federal magistrate judge has delivered a setback to Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan and her legal team's effort to get the obstruction charge against her dismissed. U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph issued a report and recommendation late July 7 recommending against Dugan's bid to have the case tossed.