Wisconsin Man Framed for Trump Threat Remains in ICE Custody Amid Ongoing Investigation

Ramon Morales-Reyes, an undocumented immigrant in Milwaukee, remains in ICE custody facing deportation despite evidence proving he did not author threatening letters against President Donald Trump. The letters, which contained assassination threats, were actually written by Demetric Deshawn Scott, a Wisconsin convict who admitted to forging the letters in an attempt to frame Morales-Reyes and prevent him from testifying against Scott in a criminal trial. Morales-Reyes, who sought U.S. citizenship through a U-Visa as a crime victim, has supporters rallying for justice and a postponed immigration hearing in Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security acknowledges Morales-Reyes is no longer under investigation for the threats but maintains his detention due to his illegal status and criminal record. Scott faces charges including identity theft, felony intimidation, and bail jumping, while Morales-Reyes’ attorney hopes Scott’s confession will aid in his immigration proceedings. The case has drawn criticism from immigration advocates who argue that framing immigrants does not enhance public safety.