The pace of the Trump administration’s crackdown and lack of transparency have disoriented affected families and overwhelmed immigration attorneys.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
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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.
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Officials and residents weigh in on MPD’s pursuit policy after fatal crash
Since a recent fatal crash, some residents have called for changes to police pursuit policies, while others blame such incidents on those who flee officers.
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MPS rolls out new emergency protocol
Milwaukee Public Schools has rolled out a new emergency protocol designed to standardize and simplify responses to emergencies.
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Camp Reunite helps kids connect with their incarcerated parents
A unique camp offers welcoming space for Wisconsin prisoners to spend time with their children, but stigma and other barriers limit its reach.
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Video: How ‘community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE
As immigration enforcement increases, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
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Wisconsin’s budget shifts money from schools to Milwaukee prosecutors. That may violate the state constitution.
The budget diverts an estimated $2.2 million annually for the district attorney’s office that’s supposed to go to a fund for Milwaukee schools.
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Residents criticize mayor’s process for selecting new head of Office of Community Wellness and Safety
Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
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Federal government extends lease at downtown building used by ICE
The federal government has extended its lease for at least one year at a downtown field office used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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‘We just have to have faith’: Amani Youth Council leaders discuss gun violence in Milwaukee
The Amani Youth Council is calling for youths and adults to work together to bring peace, safety and change.