US EditionWisconsin governor says he’s not afraid after Trump official suggests possible arrest
- Governor Tony Evers responded on May 2, 2025, denying he broke any laws after Trump adviser Tom Homan suggested possible arrest over immigration guidance.
- The warning followed Evers' April memo advising state employees to seek legal counsel if confronted by ICE agents, stirring GOP opposition accusing him of undermining federal law.
- Former ICE Director Tom Homan criticized the memo, saying obstruction and harboring illegal aliens are felonies and warned, "Wait to see what's coming."
- Evers stated in his video, "I haven’t broken the law" and the guidance was to ensure employees have legal help to comply with laws, accusing Republicans of spreading misinformation.
- The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement in Wisconsin and signals possible further legal or political actions against Evers' administration.
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'Not afraid': Swing state governor 'disgusted' by Trump admin arrest threat
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers hit back Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump's border czar suggested the Democratic leader could be arrested for distributing guidance to state employees on what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.The guidance is straightforward and unremarkable, instructing state employees to "stay calm," ask federal agents for their name and badge, contact an attorney, and decline to answer questions or provide age…
Gov. Evers Responds To Homan Threat: 'I'm Not Afraid'
In April, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers came out with a list of instructions that state workers should follow if they encounter stormtroopers from the Icestapo. It was pretty standard language and is used in most places. But that did not keep state Republicans from having conniption fits over it because it did not order the people to conform with out fascist overlords. Well, all their caterwauling finally fell on the right ears. On Thursday, in …
‘I’m Not Afraid’: Wisconsin Governor Fires Back at Trump Official’s Arrest Remark - Miamistandard News
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said that all Americans should be worried about President Trump’s top border adviser’s “chilling” comments that he could be arrested for telling state workers what to do if they are questioned by federal immigration agents. As seen in the shocking YouTube video, Evers said, “I’m not afraid.” “I’ve never been stopped from doing the right thing, and today won’t be the first time.” The problem at…
'Disgusted' But 'Not Afraid': Wisconsin Governor Rips Arrest Threat From Trump Border Czar
"We now have a federal government that will threaten or arrest an elected official—or even everyday American citizens—who have broken no laws, committed no crimes, and done nothing wrong."
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