Many undocumented immigrants from Milwaukee County who were deported as a result of the federal Secure Communities program were guilty of misdemeanor offenses, such as driving without a license, according to a new report.
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Legislator seeks driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for undocumented residents
Several bills introduced recently in the Wisconsin legislature address the rights of undocumented residents.
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Immigration reform bill historic but not perfect, advocates say
Organizers at Voces De La Frontera have been pushing for comprehensive immigration reform since the organization’s inception. That day seems to be coming closer, though advocates say the plan is far from perfect.
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Immigration reform rally-goers come home optimistic
Members of a grassroots immigrant rights group met with Wisconsin lawmakers and attended a massive National Rally for Citizenship on the west lawn of the Capitol.