Public Safety
Lucas Rejects Clarke’s Immigration Policies
New sheriff also intends to build positive relationship with Milwaukee Police.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by Max Nawara, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
ACLU Organizer Targets Police Practices
Jarrett English, who grew up in Sherman Park, led effort to sue police for racial disparities.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Carly Wolf, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Do Defense Lawyers Overlook Childhood Trauma?
Too many fail to investigate mitigating evidence of such trauma, says national expert in MU Law School speech.
Nov 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
Wood County Defendants Go Without Lawyers
Common practice in county is to hold preliminary hearings without a defense attorney.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Close Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Both activists and newly elected Gov. Evers agree on this. Its problems are many.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Isiah Holmes
Good Mentors Can Prevent Youth Violence
Experts at MU panel say positive relationships with adults helps deter violence by youth.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Doctors “Pumping Pills on the Streets”?
The City-County heroin and opioid task force should be investigating the role of physicians.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Paul Mozina, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Borowski Vacates Contempt Order, Recuses Himself
Judge backs off from case where he had defense attorney handcuffed and imprisoned.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Borowski Under Pressure on Contempt Order
Public Defenders Office calls on judge to vacate controversial order and jailing of lawyer.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Offers Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday
On November 14 Milwaukee Municipal Court offers chance to clear up minor warrants, license suspensions, other legal issues.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Apologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge
Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
