Alderwoman Larresa Taylor wants city residents to be involved in what exactly is happening at a 36,000-square-foot building in District 9, where many officials and activists fear the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is moving a facility.
Devin Blake
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Milwaukee leaders voice opposition to ICE facility on Northwest Side
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor said that she opposes a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in her district, on the Northwest Side of the city. Many from the community agree with her.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee’s new district attorney
At a ceremony on Jan. 16, Kent Lovern will be publicly recognized as the new Milwaukee County District Attorney. With nearly 30 years of experience as a prosecutor, he’s also recognized for his collaborative approach to systemic issues.
Posted inCommunity
Memorable story of 2024: Two Black conservatives share their views on the election
My favorite story of the year does something that NNS does so well and so consistently: focus on people of color in the city and expands readers’ understanding of such people at the same time.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Staff shortages create less support for people after incarceration
Some people fear that fewer officers will make it harder to stabilize people after incarceration.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
A one-stop digital shop launches for people leaving incarceration
A new website, several years in the making, recently launched to help people who are returning from incarceration.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Scholarship seeks to bring ‘new voices’ to Milwaukee’s improv scene
A local improv comedy theater is offering a scholarship for “new voices” to enroll in a class for free.
Posted inCommunity, News
Former SDC employees still waiting to be paid
Some former employees of the Social Development Commission say its unfair for the agency to reopen while they are still owed money.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Diary of a returning citizen: Opportunities and challenges
Sunshine Ketchum has been zeroing in on her release from incarceration. While she has had some positive experiences since the last time NNS heard from her, challenges remain.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Virtual technology, real skills: Connecting people who are incarcerated to a new type of job training
A New York company wants to bring its state-of-the-art vocational training to people inside Wisconsin’s correctional facilities.