Wisconsin Republicans are planning to introduce a new immigration bill that would require local sheriff’s offices to verify the immigration status of individuals charged with a felony. If the person is found to be in the country illegally, the sheriff’s office would then need to alert federal immigration agents. Failure to comply could result in a 15% loss of state aid for the county. Critics argue that this proposal is not about public safety but rather punishing law enforcement agencies. Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas has stated that his office will not share inmate information with federal immigration agents without a judge’s warrant. The new Republican proposal would also require compliance with administrative warrants from U.S. Homeland Security. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have differing opinions on the bill, with some believing it unfairly targets immigrant communities while others see it as necessary for public safety. This information was reported by FOX6 News.
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