Following up on our 2022 investigation, the 2025 edition of The Jail-to-Deportation Pipeline in Wisconsin shows that the relationship between local law enforcement and ICE is growing, as more county sheriffs have agreed to participate in federal immigration enforcement since the start of the Trump administration.

Key takeaways:

  • As of July 2025, thirteen Wisconsin law enforcement agencies have formalized partnerships with ICE through active 287(g) agreements.
  • From Federal Fiscal Year 2021-24, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and 29 counties received over $7 million in federal funds through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) in exchange for data sharing with ICE.
  • From October 2021 through June 2025, ICE sent more than 3,300 immigration detainers. Recent open records requests also found that at least three Wisconsin counties get paid to detain and transport individuals for ICE.

View the report to learn more about sheriff-ICE collaboration, as well as action steps you can take.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:15am

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Join the ACLU of Wisconsin for a community issue briefing and testimony training on the growing use of surveillance technologies — like facial recognition software and other policing tools — by law enforcement agencies across Milwaukee. As these technologies expand without clear public oversight, the risk to our civil rights and liberties grows.

This event will focus on Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS), the dangers of unchecked facial recognition systems, and what you can do to push for transparency and accountability.

We'll also provide hands-on training on how to give effective public testimony, so you're ready to make your voice heard at city council meetings, public hearings, or community forums. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you're new to the issue or already organizing in your neighborhood, your voice matters in the fight to defend privacy and civil rights in Milwaukee and beyond.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 6:30pm

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