A Board of Immigration Appeals decision makes it easier for federal officials to toss thousands of asylum cases and send applicants to a “third country” where they have never lived. But the mechanism is being used inconsistently.
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Drivers face two new impoundment risks
City officials roll out rules meant to boost parking citation compliance and decrease dangerous driving.
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Use-of-force incidents at MPS raise concerns that routine discipline is being treated as criminal activity
Half the incidents began as school policy violations rather than criminal activity. All incidents ended with force and a request to criminally charge at least one student.
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ICE arrests of asylum seekers in Milwaukee show shifting tactics
A Venezuelan couple arrested during a routine immigration check will try to continue their asylum cases while detained hundreds of miles away from each other.
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Wisconsin Republicans mum on prison plans heading into key vote on moving projects forward
The GOP rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ $325 million budget proposal, but Republicans have yet to detail their own vision for fixing a broken system.
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How three organizations are helping residents ‘grind through grief’
Three organizations collaborated on the Grinding & Grieving Bootcamp, which brought together resources to help participants navigate grief.
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MPD gets nearly 900 calls from MPS schools over three-month period
Police received nearly 900 calls from MPS schools after school resource officers were ordered to return to the district.
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Common Ground launches South Side safety campaign, creates nonprofit to support tenants
Common Ground announced this week an initiative to hold leaders accountable for safety and the creation of a nonprofit to support tenants.
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Resources to help prevent, interrupt and respond to violence
Here are organizations that can help with violence interruption, legal support and provide other resources for youths and adults in Milwaukee.
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His 180-year prison sentence was cut after saving a guard’s life. Years later, he’s still waiting to go home.
In 2023, a judge cut Derek Williams’ prison sentence in half, making him eligible for parole. Williams now faces an uncertain parole process.