Immigration Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Two Wisconsin sheriff races test the future of local ICE cooperation

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Voters in Sauk and Winnebago counties will choose between sheriff candidates with competing visions for local law enforcement’s relationship with ICE.

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Education, Government, Health & Welfare, Pathways to success

Wisconsin immigrants can keep using clinics, Head Start and adult education, judge rules

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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

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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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Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

A roofing accident left a new immigrant paralyzed. Tracking down his employer took ‘detective’ work.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 2, 2026July 15, 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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Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin to cut FoodShare, Medicaid for thousands of refugees under new federal rules

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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