When defendants sit in ICE custody, their criminal cases generally continue without them — sometimes with no explanation of their absence to the court.
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Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
His next challenge after 28 years in prison: Building up his credit
Housing and employment are often cited as two of the most important resources for people to successfully return from incarceration. But good credit is often a prerequisite for both.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Board of Supervisors will decide fate of report about deaths in Milwaukee County Jail
After a 14-month span during which six people died in custody at the Milwaukee County jail, the Board of Supervisors on Monday will decide whether to formally accept a report from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office that explains policies and procedures at the jail.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, North
Finding transportation can be hard if you’ve been incarcerated. How one North Side church is working to fix that.
Invisible Reality Ministries is a church with a dedicated prison ministry and seeks to centralize services for those who have been incarcerated.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Millions of dollars approved for another juvenile correctional facility. What does this mean for Milwaukee youths?
Wisconsin’s new budget includes money for the planning of a juvenile correctional facility in Dane County, as plans for the same type of facility in Milwaukee move forward at the same time.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Residents express concerns that changes to Fire and Police Commission will lead to weaker oversight of Milwaukee police
Residents now have far fewer opportunities to have a hand in the way the Milwaukee Police Department operates, some community leaders say.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education
MATC welding program teaches incarcerated students how to learn-and earn
MATC’s Second Chance Pell Grant program prepares incarcerated students to enter the job market.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Milwaukee more dangerous for women of color, new data shows
Women of color are far more likely to be killed by an intimate partner or men they know.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Health and Wellness
‘The most traumatic thing’: Incarcerated mothers push for better medical care
Women who give birth while they are incarcerated say they need better care – for their sake and for their baby’s.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
What you need to know about the summer curfew for minors in Milwaukee
Did you know that the citywide curfew changes over summer? If not, you are not alone. Don’t worry. We got you covered.