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ICE Crackdown Divides Wisconsin Candidates
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates clash over ICE cooperation mandates.
In brief
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates clash over ICE cooperation mandates. Wisconsin GOP candidate Tom Tiffany vows to require sheriff cooperation with federal immigration authorities while Democrat David Crowley opposes blanket bans on such partnerships. Originally reported by Fox News.
Trump Confronts New York Governor
President Donald Trump confronts New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over immigration enforcement policies following the arrest of more than 2,000 illegal immigrants.
Wisconsin Gubernatorial Debate
Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed to mandate cooperation between local sheriffs and federal immigration authorities during their general election debate.
Sheriff Cooperation Mandate
Tiffany said Wisconsin law enforcement agencies should honor federal immigration detainers to remove illegal immigrants accused of crimes while still in county jails.
Milwaukee County Executive Response
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he would not support a blanket ban on cooperation with federal immigration authorities but called for restrictions on ICE operations.
ICE Enforcement Surge
Wisconsin has seen a sharp increase in federal immigration enforcement since Trump returned to office with over 2,100 people detained between January 2025 and the latest reporting period.
Midterm Election Impact
The issue has become a complicated one for both parties heading into the midterms with Republicans campaigning on border security and Democrats attacking Trump's deportation tactics.
The headline
Wisconsin GOP candidate Tom Tiffany vows to require sheriff cooperation with federal immigration authorities while Democrat David Crowley opposes blanket bans on such partnerships.
