Wisconsin Bill Mandates Sheriff's ICE Cooperation

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin, led by Rep. Tyler August and Sen. Julian Bradley, have proposed a bill requiring sheriffs to verify the legal residency of individuals detained on felony charges and report those without proper documentation to ICE, with noncompliance resulting in a reduction of state aid. This legislation aims to support federal immigration enforcement and enhance community safety by mandating sheriffs to cooperate with federal detainer warrants and seek federal reimbursement for related costs. Meanwhile, in Colorado, El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal has reinstated policies allowing communication with ICE about undocumented immigrants in custody, aligning with proposed legislation that would formalize local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This proposal has sparked debate about the balance between public safety and political influence, reflecting a broader national trend of state-level actions to support federal immigration efforts.