The ACLU sued on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera. The lawsuit challenges detention practices in Brown, Kenosha, Marathon, Sauk and Walworth counties.
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Posted inCommunity, Government
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor. Here are 7 related claims we checked … and the facts
During his run for U.S. Senate in 2022, Wisconsin Watch checked claims about the Democrat’s position on defunding the police, immigration and abortion.
Posted inCommunity, Government
As living costs soar, tax relief shrinks for low-income Wisconsin residents
The homestead credit, a crucial source of property tax relief, has withered due to inflation and legislative inaction.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Here’s why Wisconsin Republican lawmakers pass bills they know Gov. Tony Evers will veto
Immigration is a top concern among Republicans, and putting Democratic votes on the record is likely a strategy heading into an election year.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Courts left with loose ends when ICE detains criminal defendants
When defendants sit in ICE custody, their criminal cases generally continue without them — sometimes with no explanation of their absence to the court.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations.
Posted inCommunity, Fact briefs
Here are 8 claims related to health care and immigration … and the facts
Two of the biggest political issues of the year are immigration and health care. Here’s a look at some recent fact checks of claims related to those topics.
Posted inCriminal justice, Government
‘So sudden, so jarring’: Immigration ruling streamlines deportations to countries asylum seekers barely know
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.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
How to navigate the health care marketplace as premiums rise and options shrink
If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed as open enrollment begins, here is some information that might help you choose a plan.
Posted inCommunity, Government
5 things to watch over the next year as Wisconsin’s election cycle begins
Wisconsin voters will decide the state’s future direction in pivotal elections next year. Here are storylines Wisconsin Watch is following heading into 2026.