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Milwaukee County leaders to vote on limiting ICE activity in parks
A Milwaukee County proposal would limit law enforcement, and by extension, ICE staging in county parks without prior authorization.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Board is expected to vote Thursday, Feb. 5 on a proposal that would block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from huddling in county parks.
Supervisor Juan Martinez tells FOX6 he spotted ICE staging near the Mitchell Park Domes not once, but twice. This proposal would say that's not allowed, and it could mean a fine of $100.
Proposed ordinance details
Dig deeper:
The new Milwaukee County Board proposal says this: Law enforcement needs written authorization before staging in Milwaukee County Parks.
The proposed ordinance would still allow police to do routine patrols and respond to emergencies.
Supervisors admitted this would likely not stop ICE.
"We can’t make a promise that we can’t keep here," said Supervisor Shawn Rolland. "We’re not going to be able to keep ICE out of a county park."
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Proposal would limit ICE, law enforcement staging in Milwaukee County Parks
A new Milwaukee County proposal would block ICE from huddling in county parks. And even though it's all about ICE…it doesn't use that name.
So what's the point?
What we know:
"It does give us the grounds to sue later on, when they continue to defy ordinance laws of our Milwaukee County Parks," added Supervisor Martinez.
"It underscores our vision for Milwaukee County Parks," said Supervisor Anne O'Connor.
The county board's parks committee approved the proposal on a vote of six yes and one no, from Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor.
"Let’s say they ignore it. What are the ramifications? Are they going to be sent a ticket in the mail for a fine? Is our sheriff’s department going to start arresting ICE agents in the park, because they set up a little table? If you want to self-deport, come see us?" asked Supervisor Taylor.
The Source: This story was produced by FOX6 with information from a Milwaukee County hearing, legislation and interviews.