The pace of the Trump administration’s crackdown and lack of transparency have disoriented affected families and overwhelmed immigration attorneys.
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Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 13
Showcase your vocal talents; receive FEMA assistance; celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day; and attend a social connection event for Black women.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
‘True definition of strength’: How this Milwaukee man fights through sickle cell disease
James Griffin has battled sickle cell since childhood. After facing misconceptions and challenges, he shares his story to inspire others and raise awareness.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 10
Take your child to receive immunization shots; engage in a discussion about Black women’s health; and attend a trunk-or-treat.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
Hooked on the city: Angel Perez finds solace in urban fishing
Angel Perez has been fishing in Milwaukee for decades. As his retirement approaches, he looks forward to filling his time by teaching Milwaukee youth the joys of fishing.
Posted inCriminal justice
Wisconsin rarely grants compassionate release as aging, ailing prisoners stress systems
Increased use of compassionate release could ease costs and crowding with minimal risks to public safety, experts say. But it remains off limits to many prisoners.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Social Development Commission buildings face foreclosure
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the Social Development Commission’s property corporation defaulted on mortgage payments for its North Avenue buildings and faces foreclosure .
Posted inGovernment, Health and Wellness
Legal loopholes in Wisconsin cannabis laws leave consumers vulnerable
A year after the Famous Yeti’s THC pizza incident, the state doesn’t have laws regulating THC in food preparation.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Number of children in foster care down, but finding homes for them remains a challenge
Though the number of children in out-of-home care is decreasing, the foster care system in Milwaukee, and in Wisconsin in general, is under growing strain.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
Photos: Popcorn, pages and bilingual story time in Milwaukee
Families came to Rescued Roasters to enjoy an event by Bilingual STORY TIME MKE, which exposes childrento literature