Gov. Tony Evers said he plans to veto a Republican-led measure that would further limit the Milwaukee Common Council’s ability to influence Milwaukee Police Department policy.
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What do you do when the Parole Commission says you’re lying? Following up with Derek Williams
Derek Williams disputes the conclusion of the Wisconsin Parole Commission that he was dishonest. He says the setback slowed his progress toward parole.
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Immigrants fight ICE detention in federal court — and increasingly win
After a federal appeals board barred most detained immigrants from seeking bond, filings challenging their confinement surged in Wisconsin and nationwide. Wisconsin judges have ruled for detainees more than half the time.
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Center for Self-Sufficiency quietly closed last year amid a federal audit and funding challenges
The nonprofit closed in September and had a program that was the subject of an audit by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
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Update: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office decides against using facial recognition technology
The Sheriff’s Office cited valid concerns from advocates about the use of the technology to obtain data, but left open the door for its use in the future.
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Critics still wary of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
Residents and others are still raising concerns over the potential use of the controversial technology. MPD says it no longer plans to use the technology, and also announced the suspension of an officer for improper use of a different tracking technology.
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Monte Mabra wants the revenge to stop
After his brother’s killing, Monte Mabra decided to confront revenge culture in Milwaukee.
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Felony backlog in Milwaukee hit historic high during pandemic. It has continued to grow since then
Prosecutors and others cite various factors, including staff shortages, evidence backlogs and serious crime trends as reasons for the backlog.
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Guns and protests: What are Wisconsin’s laws on open and concealed carry?
The White House’s effort to blame Alex Pretti for the Border Patrol shooting that killed him in Minnesota has renewed a national conversation about Second Amendment rights. Here are the parameters for open and concealed carry in Wisconsin.
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Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.