Wisconsin Governor Rejects GOP Immigration Enforcement Proposal
The Democratic Governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, is rejecting Republican proposals requiring local law enforcement to aid federal immigration efforts, viewing them as detrimental to public safety and local budgets.
As President Trump's second term marks two weeks, Trump border czar Tom Homan evaluates the current immigration situation in the U.S. A core issue has emerged in Wisconsin, where Democratic Governor Tony Evers' office is rejecting efforts by state Republicans to mandate local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration officers.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the GOP's proposal to draft legislation aimed at compelling county sheriffs to verify the U.S. citizenship of individuals in custody, reporting non-citizens to the Department of Homeland Security. Furthermore, this law would necessitate sheriffs to collaborate with immigration officers on outstanding warrants.
According to sources, failure to comply with the proposed law could risk a 15% reduction in state funding for local law enforcement.
Critics, including Evers' representatives, have dismissed the draft as "not a serious proposal." Evers has expressed a commitment to maintaining support for local law enforcement and criticized the Republican approach as an overreach that threatens local budgets. Evers' spokeswoman, Britt Cudaback, emphasized the need to enhance public safety rather than imposing financial penalties on law enforcement agencies.
Representative Tyler August, a Republican, retaliated against Evers' stance, arguing that collaboration with the Trump administration is necessary to tackle illegal immigration and crime effectively. He accused Evers of prematurely rejecting a bill that has not been publicly presented and labeled it a continuation of the governor's frequent vetoes.
Governor Evers' position aligns him with a growing faction of Democratic officials opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
