Local officials and advocates are working to keep immigration enforcement officers out of the county courthouse.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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ICE facility set to open on Northwest Side in October
A new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on the Northwest Side is estimated to be in operation by October, a federal official says.
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Some state lawmakers want ‘safe havens’ to stay safe
Several state lawmakers are working on a bill that would keep immigration officers out of “safe havens” throughout Wisconsin.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Milwaukee leaders to discuss potential ICE facility on Northwest Side
A potential ICE facility on the Northwest Side will be formally discussed at a meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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Alderwoman wants the public to be part of the conversation about a potential new ICE facility
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor wants city residents to be involved in what exactly is happening at a 36,000-square-foot building in District 9, where many officials and activists fear the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is moving a facility.
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Milwaukee leaders voice opposition to ICE facility on Northwest Side
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor said that she opposes a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in her district, on the Northwest Side of the city. Many from the community agree with her.
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A new Trump presidency raises questions for unauthorized immigrants. Here’s what we know.
During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, he promised stricter border policies and mass deportations. NNS reached out to legal groups, advocacy organizations and lawmakers about what these changes may mean in Milwaukee.
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How does Harris’ criminal justice vision compare to the needs of Milwaukee?
Vice President Kamala Harris articulated a vision for criminal justice reforms under her potential administration. Are these priorities consistent with the criminal justice needs of Milwaukee?