US EditionWisconsin governor says he’s not afraid after Trump official suggests possible arrest
- On Friday, May 2, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a video denying he broke any laws amid warnings from Trump’s top border adviser about possible arrest.
- The warnings came after the Evers administration provided state employees last month with instructions to consult a lawyer if federal immigration officials visit their workplace.
- Tom Homan, who previously led ICE on an interim basis, condemned the guidance for weakening federal immigration enforcement and stated that knowingly obstructing such efforts constitutes a felony that will be prosecuted accordingly.
- Evers denied any illegal actions on his part and criticized Republicans for spreading false information that has generated a controversy they manufactured themselves.
- The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement between Wisconsin Democrats and Trump administration officials and may affect state-federal cooperation.
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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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