News & Commentary

In a recent press release on his Facebook page, the Racine County Sheriff has made clear his intention to honor detainer requests issued to his jail by ICE.  The ACLU of Wisconsin recently issued a report reviewing cooperation with ICE by Sheriff Departments across the state.  In response to open record requests from the ACLU, the Racine Sheriff indicated that he had no policy or procedure concerning ICE detainer requests.  

Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson and Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt want the Trump administration to turn their deputies into federal immigration agents – and we’re running out of time to stop them.

Op-Ed by ACLU Attorney Tim Muth

Waukesha County Sheriff Applies To Have Deputies Become Part of Trump’s Immigration Force

No Hate in the Dairy State

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Provided to the Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform

Protect Your Online Identity from Government Surveillance

Testimony in opposition to SB 275 and AB 190

The Trump administration today announced the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. The DACA program has served as a critical lifeline for nearly 800,000 young immigrants, or “Dreamers,” who came to this country as children and know the United States as their only home.  The following is a statement from Emilio De Torre, ACLU Director of Community Engagement reacting to the White House announcement rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: