Published 15 days ago • Wisconsin, United States • Updated 11 days ago

Wisconsin sheriffs forced to aid federal immigration authorities under GOP bill

Wisconsin sheriffs would be required to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under a bill by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, which mandates immigration status checks for serious offenders and reports to ICE if statuses cannot be verified.
Democratic Governor Tony Evers has stated he would veto the proposal, which risks up to 15% of state aid for counties that don't comply.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin opposes the bill, stating it undermines community safety by diminishing trust in law enforcement by immigrants and others who may be presumed to be foreign.
Opposition includes organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, which argues that the bill undermines community safety and trust.

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WESH

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Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies may gain immigration enforcement duties

Orange County Commissioners are scheduled to meet next week to discuss a potential agreement with ICE

11 days ago·Florida, United States

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WLWT

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Butler County Sheriff's deputies set to be trained to be ICE agents

The Butler County Sheriff is making new moves to crack down on illegal immigration. Sheriff Richard Jones has been very outspoken about assisting in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and raids.

12 days ago·Cincinnati, United States

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Northwest Public Broadcasting

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Lawsuits draw attention to local authorities' role in enforcing federal immigration laws - Northwest Public Broadcasting

A view of the Othello, WA, water tank in Adams County. (Credit: Ian Dewar Photography / AdobeStock) READ Two lawsuits against the Adams County Sheriff's Office draw attention to the role of state and local authorities in enforcing federal immigration laws. The Washington state attorney general sued the Adams County Sheriff's Office in early March. According to the lawsuit, its deputies have detained people solely because of their immigration …

12 days ago

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WQOW

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Wisconsin Assembly passes bill requiring sheriffs cooperate with ICE, Sheriff says Chippewa County already does

The Wisconsin State Assembly this week passed a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration agents. At least for one area county, that bill wouldn't change much.

13 days ago

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WIVT - NewsChannel 34

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Akshar: Broome County will assist ICE in immigration enforcement

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar has signed a memorandum of understanding to assist ICE. Akshar tells News 34 that he reached out to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement about participating in the 287 (g) program which offers a variety of ways in which local law enforcement agencies can cooperate with ICE. He says the Broome County Sheriff's Office opted for the Warrant Service Officer program which would…

13 days ago

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Chippewa Herald

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Sheriff Hakes says department already coordinates with ICE

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The state Assembly approved a bill Tuesday that would require sheriffs in Wisconsin to check the immigration status of every person incarcerated in their jails on a potential felony offense. The measure would also require them to…

13 days ago

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