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The Department of Homeland Security released a series of memos outlining administrative changes to make possible the mass deportation program outlined by President Trump in his January 25th executive order on immigration. Representatives from the Milwaukee city government, along with community leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), gathered at City Hall on February 22 to address the issues of concern about latest executive order about immigration issued by President Donald Trump. “We are organizing throughout Wisconsin so that local law enforcement leaders will reject efforts to have them act as Immigration agents through the 287g...

Scale Up Milwaukee presented a public conversation with nonprofit leader Peggy Troy in late January, as part of its “Meet the Masters” series. As the CEO and President of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Troy has been a strong community advocate for Milwaukee. She also volunteers her time to organizations that improve the overall health and quality of life in the city. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is the only health system in Wisconsin that is 100% dedicated to kids, and Troy was the first woman to hold its highest leadership positions. The intimate conversation was hosted by Elmer Moore Jr.,...

On February 13 more than 150 businesses closed and thousands went on strike to stop Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke from turning sheriff deputies into Immigration agents. An estimated 30,000 people gathered at the steps of the Milwaukee County Courthouse in protest of President Trump’s executive orders on immigration, and the resulting wave of immigration raids that swept across. The demonstration also aimed to stop Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke from enrolling his department in the federal 287g program, which would deputize his force to act as ICE agents. The events, known as a “Day Without Latinos, Immigrants, and...

“This is the resolution expressing the city of Milwaukee’s opposition to the Presidential Executive Order 13769: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Tеrrоrist Entry into the United States, and I’m proud to sign this with the help of people who love this country.” – Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee took the official position of protesting President Donald Trump’s travel ban, by passing a resolution against it in the Common Council on February 7. “The resolution will go to the President of the United States, stating Milwaukee is in opposition of his executive orders,” said Mayor Barrett as he...