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Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court backs end of protections for Haitians, Syrians

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end TPS protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, affecting thousands.

Jun 10, 2026

Mosque leader has unmet needs in detention, lawyers say

Attorneys for Milwaukee mosque leader Salah Sarsour seek his release from immigration detention, citing health concerns and religious rights issues.

May 29, 2026

Judge: Ex-Milwaukee teacher’s aide can return to U.S.

A federal judge ordered the U.S. to allow Yessenia Ruano, a deported Milwaukee teacher's aide and human trafficking victim, to return from El Salvador with her daughters.

May 27, 2026

Wisconsin sheriffs appeal ICE detention lawsuit

Five Wisconsin sheriffs appeal a ruling in an ICE detention lawsuit that could determine whether local jails can hold immigrants for federal authorities.

May 22, 2026

Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Wisconsin voter data, citing state privacy laws protecting confidential voter information.

May 20, 2026

Milwaukee to pay $575K to settle swatting lawsuit

Milwaukee may pay $575,000 to settle a federal lawsuit after police repeatedly searched a couple's home 45 times in response to false 911 swatting calls.

May 18, 2026

Judge allows Ho-Chunk gambling lawsuit to proceed

A federal judge allowed the Ho-Chunk Nation’s lawsuit against Kalshi to continue over online sports gambling in Wisconsin.

May 13, 2026

ICE bond ruling could free Sheboygan Falls woman

A federal appeals court ruling against mandatory ICE detention could allow a Sheboygan Falls woman to seek bond release.

May 11, 2026

FBI probes Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election

The FBI has launched a preliminary investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election as officials defend election integrity and voter privacy.

May 7, 2026

WILL challenges Wisconsin signature-gathering ban

WILL filed a federal lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s ban on out-of-state petition circulators, arguing it violates free speech rights.

May 7, 2026

Sheboygan Falls mom stays in ICE custody

A federal judge delayed ruling on a Wisconsin woman’s habeas petition challenging ICE detention during her immigration appeal process.

May 6, 2026

Immigration lawyer seeks release of Sheboygan Falls woman

An immigration lawyer seeks the release of a Sheboygan Falls woman held by ICE despite a judge ruling she can remain in the United States.

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