Immigration Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Do most people arrested by ICE have a criminal conviction?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 27, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

No. Several recent reports have found only about one in four immigrants being detained have criminal convictions.

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Justice & Safety, News about Wisconsin Watch

As ICE surges next door, share your questions about immigration enforcement in Wisconsin

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

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Skilled but uncertain: Immigrant workers and employers navigate hiring hurdles under Trump

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch January 19, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds a sign that says "Justice for Renee Nicole Good" that has candles and American flags attached. Other people walk in the background.

Justice & Safety

Immigrant advocates urge preparation for possible ICE surge in Wisconsin

by Edgar Mendez / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 18, 2026January 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Trump’s Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

by Tim Sullivan / Associated Press and WPR staff January 17, 2026January 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person sits at a desk in an office, wearing a plaid shirt, with stacks of papers and books including one titled “Federal Immigration Laws and Regulations” nearby.

Government, Health & Welfare

Refugee resettlement agencies try to keep doors open as White House shuts out new arrivals

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch January 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers allow unauthorized immigrants to get taxpayer-funded health care?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Background check delay shows crackdown’s strain on immigration system

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

After asylum win, judge rules ICE must release Madison woman who fled Venezuela. Her husband will remain detained.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Refugee advocates brace for impact from federal limits on food aid

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Justice & Safety

ICE plans to leave Milwaukee School of Engineering facility

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Criminal justice

Wisconsin Supreme Court to weigh sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch December 3, 2025December 4, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch