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Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE
More than 1,000 protesters demand accountability following high-profile killings in Minneapolis.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Demonstrators Protest at New ICE Detention Center in Milwaukee
Seven different groups involved in protest. 'You are not welcome here.'
Nov 17th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Dodge County Sheriff Transports Migrants To and From Chicago ICE Facility
Critics say it's part of a 'shell game' to hide migrants from lawyers and family.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Crackdown at Monroe Cheese Plant Hits Workers Hard
Shock and solidarity after 43 immigrants lose their jobs.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Dairy 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
Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail
Man framed by local robbery suspect granted bail at immigration hearing.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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?
May 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests
'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now
Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
‘Our Community Is Terrified’ — Mass Deportations Feared
State immigrants rights group, attorneys consider threat from second Trump term.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
1,500 Miles From Border, Immigration a Top GOP Issue in Wisconsin
Trump has promised to crack down on immigration during Wisconsin campaign stops.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Downtown Janitors Secure Wage Increases
Wages were a top priority when contract negotiations began in June.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Anti-Republican Group Takes Over Downtown Streets
Coalition to March on the RNC is the result of some 100 groups coming together.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
Bernie Sanders to Host Private Brunch in Milwaukee
Event canceled after publication.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Michael Horne
Janitors Union Prepares for Contract Fight
Union representing downtown janitors seeks to protect workers' pandemic-era wage gains. Mayor joins the rally.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
RNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee
Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
May Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform
Activists call for restoring driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for immigrants.
May 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Immigrant Advocates Call For Compassion, Ending Title 42
Rally at City Hall as Biden asks Supreme Court to allow Title 42 to end.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?
Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'
Oct 25th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Community Groups Denounce Michels Corp.
Rally in Milwaukee blasts company for lack of diversity, discrimination, sexual harassment.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Thousands March for Immigrant Rights
Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Did 2020 Census Undercount City Residents?
National data shows much higher undercount of Blacks, Latinos than in 2010.
Apr 24th, 2022 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Election Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims
Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears
Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Latino Leaders Could Sue Over Redistricting
They demand council hire outside counsel. City Attorney defends his closed-door advice.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again
Effort to expand Latino influence won't stand up to legal challenges says City Attorney. Alderwoman says council "hoodwinked" and "railroaded."
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map
Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Introduces Nine Options To Create Three Latino-Majority Council Districts
But none have majority Latino voting age populations today. Will Barrett veto?
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘No Thanksgiving Without immigrants’
Advocates in Wisconsin call on congressional Democrats to deliver a pathway to citizenship.
Nov 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Voces Protests Change in Biden Bill
Build Back Better drops pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Democrats Pressured on Immigration Reform
Voces de la Frontera and allies picket Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 31st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Day Without Immigrants Strike Advocates Pathway to Citizenship
The annual action organized by Voces de la Frontera calls on Democrats to pass a pathway to citizenship in spending bill.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?
It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.
May 1st, 2021 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Local Activists Demand Action From Biden
Voces de la Frontera, BLOC, others push for COVID relief and criminal justice and immigration reforms.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Policies Will Help State’s Immigrants
Order halting deportations and bill providing path to citizenship for 11 million welcomed by many.
Jan 31st, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Local Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation
Activist groups call for a reversal of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Documentary Tells Story of ‘Latino Wisconsin’
New film in many ways a culmination of 35 years of reporting by Georgia Pabst.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Recount an Insult to Minority Voters?
'Shameless' and part of a pattern of "blaming Black and brown voters," advocates say.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Will Black, Latinx and Young Voters Turn Out?
Three groups are working hard -- and spending big -- to turn out these voters.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
New Commission Seeks Police Reforms
Led by Nate Hamilton, Community Collaborative Commission will work with MPD and FPC.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s DACA Recipients Vow to ‘Push On’
Saved by Supreme Court decision, some say they will fight for more immigration reform.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Briggs & Stratton Execs Get Millions
Even as employee who pushed for more pandemic protections in workplace has died from virus.
Jun 21st, 2020 by James Rowen
Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?
Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
City Activists Decry Supreme Court Ruling
Getting rid of the Safer-At-Home Order is a "recipe for disaster," they say.
May 15th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.
May 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Cudahy Coronavirus Controversy
Is Patrick Cudahy safe for workers? Are Cudahy officials protecting the community?
May 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Doesn’t Need English Only Law
Bill’s language is sweeping. Its purpose is to fan the flames of bigotry.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz and Matt Rothschild
‘Relentless Pursuit’ Worries Immigration Activists
Will new federal enforcement effort, working with Milwaukee Police, involve ICE agents?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Man Arrested By ICE Reunited With Family
José Alejandro de la Cruz-Espinoza, 38, has lived in U.S. for decades.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Downtown Rally for DACA, Dreamers
Bus loads of activists at Federal Building urged U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of immigrants.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building
After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses
Change the law and roads will be safer, and state drivers will save millions in insurance premiums.
Aug 18th, 2019 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Hispanic Convention Should Draw 20,000 People
League of United Latin American Citizens will celebrate 90th anniversary with July convention held in Milwaukee.
May 15th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic
Group Seeks Drivers Licenses for Undocumented
Would help immigrants, makes road safer, Voces de la Frontera argues.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Federal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants
Crackdown by ICE agents arrests two in Milwaukee, 11 in Madison.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Labor Groups Rally Against KKK Supporter
"We'll shout the fascists down, Milwaukee is a union town."
Dec 12th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Fighting for Transgender Rights
Genderqueer Milwaukee board member Livia Rowell-Ortiz has dedicated her life to issue.
Dec 8th, 2017 by John Hand
Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Grassroots Group Targets Sheriff Clarke
But Clarke calls group’s leaders “mush-minds” and “rabble rousers.”
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
The Mystery of Immigration Controversy
Why the change in police policy, why the lack of “transparency,” why all the furor?
Jul 21st, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Every School A Sanctuary
Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
“Day Without Immigrants, Refugees” Planned
Local immigrants, advocates ramping up opposition to Trump executive orders.
Feb 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
A Strong Voice for Immigrant Families
Christine Neumann–Ortiz led 80,000 people in powerful immigrant rights march.
Dec 24th, 2016 by Nicholas Molina
Of Taco Trucks and Voter Education
Trump supporter warns of taco trucks on every corner; Latino leaders mobilize voters.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Margaret Rozga
Koch Brothers Recruit State’s Latinos
But efforts by their shadowy Libre Initiative may be undercut by Trump.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Obama Order Will Affect Thousands of Immigrants Here
Executive order will help 5 million immigrants nationally and up to 30,000 in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”
Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Tracey Pollock
Local Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill
Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
