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Milwaukee council adopts resolution opposing ICE actions and adds related policing language to legislative package
Summary
The Common Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing recent federal immigration enforcement tactics and took a separate resolution urging the Milwaukee Police Department to protect residents’ constitutional rights during federal operations; sponsors acknowledged the measures are largely symbolic but said they begin a broader package of local ordinances.
The Milwaukee Common Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing recent federal immigration enforcement practices and moved related policing guidance into the city’s legislative package on Wednesday.
Alderman Michael Brower introduced file 251793 and urged the council to act immediately, citing constituent town halls and recent local incidents. “We need to take action today here at the council,” Brower said, arguing that a formal declaration will begin a legislative process and amplify local concerns to state and federal officials.
The resolution passed after a procedural vote to pull it from committee (14 ayes, 1 excused) and a final adoption vote (14 ayes, 1 excused). Sponsors said the measure is a starting point for an…
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