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Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments

Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments

Seven-story building replaced by townhomes.

Union Members, Activists Slam Tiffany Over Healthcare and Tax Breaks

Union Members, Activists Slam Tiffany Over Healthcare and Tax Breaks

Protest at Republican party's office charges its candidate for governor 'loves billionaires.'

Sentencing Date Set in Dugan Case

Sentencing Date Set in Dugan Case

After conviction, Dugan will be sentenced. But appeal likely.

Federal Litigators Help Area Attorneys With Deportation Cases

Federal Litigators Help Area Attorneys With Deportation Cases

60 federal litigators help WI attorneys defend clients detained, facing deportation.

Rep. Margaret Arney Statement on ICE Detention of Milwaukee Leader Salah Sarsour
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.

DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Jordanian National with Previous Conviction for Throwing a Molotov Cocktail at the Homes of Israeli Forces
Press Release

DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Jordanian National with Previous Conviction for Throwing a Molotov Cocktail at the Homes of Israeli Forces

This ‘Palestinian community leader’ is a convicted criminal who LIED on his immigration forms

ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader

ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader

Attorneys allege Salah Sarsour targeted over pro-Palestinian speech, DHS cites teenage arrest. Community rallies in his support.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour
Statement on Approval of Resolution Prohibiting the Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities
City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

Milwaukee County Democrats Pass Resolution Calling for the Abolition of ICE
Judge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee

Judge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee

Though cleared for green card, Sheboygan Falls woman re-arrested.

Media Statement Regarding the ICE Detention of Elvira Benitez Suarez in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by her Attorney Marc E. Christopher, Christopher & De Leon Law Office
Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.

City Hall: Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat
City Hall

Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat

Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Republicans Block Path Forward on Funding Homeland Security & Reining in ICE
Statement on Passage of ICE Out Legislation by the Common Council
Press Release

Statement on Passage of ICE Out Legislation by the Common Council

From Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic March 5, 2026

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

City Hall: Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy
City Hall

Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy

Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?

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MKE County: Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks
MKE County

Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks

Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.

Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.

Joel Brennan Announces Wisconsin Accountability Commission to Document ICE Enforcement Abuses; Vows to Hold ICE Accountable as Governor
Communication File Seeks Discussion of City Response in Face of Possible Federal Surge
Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE

Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE

More than 1,000 protesters demand accountability following high-profile killings in Minneapolis.

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Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.

Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation

Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation

Says Homeland Security leader 'lying,' causing 'total chaos.' Johnson blames Democrats.

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.

Wisconsin Joins Minnesota Lawsuit Against ICE

Wisconsin Joins Minnesota Lawsuit Against ICE

ICE's 'extreme and unlawful conduct is ripping at the fabric of our society.'

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Filing in Support of Minnesota Against Trump Administration
WEAC Statement on Minnesota Killing of Preble High School Graduate
AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
MKE County: County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks
MKE County

County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks

Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."

Transportation: US Transportation Dept Drops ICE Cooperation Requirement
Transportation

US Transportation Dept Drops ICE Cooperation Requirement

Attempt to tie transportation funding to ICE cooperation falls apart in federal court.

Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June

Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June

Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was arrested and is still in Dodge County Jail.

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays

Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays

Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.

Forward Latino Corrects Misinformation Presented During Judge Hannah Dugan Trial
Key Questions in Dugan Trial Take Shape on First Day

Key Questions in Dugan Trial Take Shape on First Day

Was judge acting suspiciously, or doing her best under difficult circumstances?

Jury Selected for Dugan Trial

Jury Selected for Dugan Trial

Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.

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Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE

WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE

Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.

Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Bail forfeited, defendants don't get their day in court, victims don't get to testify.

Murphy’s Law: Why Palmyra Said No to ICE
Murphy’s Law

Why Palmyra Said No to ICE

Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.

MKE County: Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release
MKE County

Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release

Recent courthouse arrest shows shifting federal tactics in handling immigrants.

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

Nationwide leasing push comes after One Big Beautiful Bill provided agency with billions.

Manitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests

Manitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests

Federal immigration, law enforcement officials detained 24 people in northeastern Wisconsin county.

Organizations Confirm FBI-ICE Actions in Manitowoc, WI
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Organizations Confirm FBI-ICE Actions in Manitowoc, WI

Civil Rights Groups Decry Targeting of Hardworking, Law-Abiding Immigrants

Only One Wisconsin Community Applies To Join ICE Program

Only One Wisconsin Community Applies To Join ICE Program

Village would see its police officers become authorized immigration agents.

Hannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources

Hannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources

Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.

Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building

Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building

Agency will create new center in facility on Milwaukee's Northwest Side.

Mexican National Indicted for Passport Fraud
Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.

Dane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect

Dane 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.

Your Right to Know: Ann Walsh Bradley Was an Open Records Champion
Your Right to Know

Ann Walsh Bradley Was an Open Records Champion

Supreme Court justice was a model for courts and governments on the issue.

More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE

More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE

Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.

Feds Call Dugan’s Legal Arguments ‘Amorphous’

Feds Call Dugan’s Legal Arguments ‘Amorphous’

Not to mention 'gerrymandered.' Prosecutors blast Dugan's immunity claim.

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Tax cuts on tips will help. Tariffs and immigration crackdowns won't.

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military

March comes as anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles, other U.S. cities.

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.

City Hall: Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
City Hall

Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration

Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.

In Solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport
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In Solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed.

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.

Statement on Behalf of Yessenia Ruano
138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

Retired state and federal judges sign court filing calling for dismissal.

MKE County: Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant
MKE County

Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant

Is the federal government blaming an immigrant for an assassination threat they know he didn't make?

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.

Moore, Pocan, Jayapal, McCollum, and Omar Raise Concerns Over Judicial Independence Following Arrest of Judge Dugan
Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.

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Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan

Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan

Prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE agents.

ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest

ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest

Federal immigration agents arrested an individual on Wednesday morning.

Transportation: Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration
Transportation

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement
FBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest

FBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest

Criminal complaint lays out federal officials view of April 18 courthouse ICE arrest.

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.

Milwaukee County Board Passes Resolution to Protect Access, Justice, and Community Safety
A Courthouse for the People
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A Courthouse for the People

Milwaukee County Supervisors Elevates Community-Centered Values

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on ICE Arrests at Courthouse
MKE County: ICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse
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ICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse

ICE provided advance warning to MCSO of one of two recent arrests inside the courthouse.

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.

Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?

Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?

Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.

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