Immigration
Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims
Ex-Milwaukee educator's deportation drew protests and statewide attention.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students
With delays in visa processing, travel bans and threats of deportation, fewer students are traveling overseas
Oct 16th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses
More than 350 employers in Wisconsin use program to hire skilled workers.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioManitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests
Federal immigration, law enforcement officials detained 24 people in northeastern Wisconsin county.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%
Neighboring states have seen far bigger hikes, up 293% in Iowa.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request
Civil liberties group wants WI Supreme Court to declare practice illegal.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioHannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources
Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Graham KilmerLocal Civil Rights Advocates Deplore Impact of Supreme Court ICE Ruling
'Shocking' decision says agents can stop people solely based on their race.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioFoundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation
Missed hearing triggers deportation process for Manitowoc worker.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDairy Workers Strike to Protest Changes That Affect Immigrants
43 workers at Monroe cheesemaking facility strike to protest new owner's rules.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect
Judge orders Honduran immigrant Noelia Martinez-Avila to be transported back to Dane County for prosecution.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUS Rep. Tom Tiffany’s Bill Targets University Faculty From Abroad
Bill would make hirings harder to do. UW system employs nearly 500 visa holders.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio






















