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Government, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin immigrant’s case breaks appeals court split on mandatory detention rule

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The ruling could allow hundreds of immigrants in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois to seek bond hearings after long stays in mandatory detention.

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Government, Justice & Safety

Court split grows over Trump’s mandatory immigration detention policy

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Minnesota teen balances graduation, new responsibilities after dad’s deportation to Laos

by Katelyn Vue / Sahan Journal July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest

by Claire Savage / Associated Press and Scott Bauer / Associated Press July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

ICE announces 39 Wisconsin arrests in one of state’s largest immigration enforcement sweeps

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

ICE ramps up operations in Milwaukee while advocates rush to catch up

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 29, 2026June 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last.

by Katelyn Vue / Sahan Journal June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News

Milwaukee Muslim leader released from immigration detention after court ruling

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR June 18, 2026June 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Judge upholds conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Freed on bond, Sheboygan Falls woman returns to Milwaukee immigration office amid legal limbo

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Sheboygan Falls mother granted bond in challenge to ICE detention rule

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Wisconsin attorneys team up with federal litigators as deportation cases grow more complex

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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