Pres. Trump says he's open to immigration package that could include path to legal status
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump told television anchors Tuesday, February 28th that he is open to an immigration package that could include a path to legal status for many people living in the United States illegally.That's according to a person with knowledge of the discussion, which occurred ahead of President Trump's prime-time address to Congress.President Trump also said he was open to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers — those who were brought to the country illegally as children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump told television anchors Tuesday, February 28th that he is open to an immigration package that could include a path to legal status for many people living in the United States illegally.That's according to a person with knowledge of the discussion, which occurred ahead of President Trump's prime-time address to Congress.President Trump also said he was open to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers — those who were brought to the country illegally as children.
President Trump weighs mobilizing National Guard for immigration roundups; Press Sec. says "100% false"
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.The 11-page document calls for the unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement as far north as Portland, Oregon, and as far east as New Orleans, Louisiana.Four states that border on Mexico are included in the proposal — California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas — but it also encompasses seven states contiguous to those four — Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.The 11-page document calls for the unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement as far north as Portland, Oregon, and as far east as New Orleans, Louisiana.Four states that border on Mexico are included in the proposal — California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas — but it also encompasses seven states contiguous to those four — Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Syrian refugee living in Dane County files federal lawsuit over Pres. Trump's travel ban
MADISON -- A Syrian refugee living in Dane County has filed a federal lawsuit alleging President Donald Trump's executive order halting immigration from seven countries is unconstitutional.The man filed anonymously to protect his wife and three-year-old daughter, who are still in Aleppo, from being targeted by military regimes.He had applied for them to join him in the United States, but his lawsuit says processing was halted January 27th when President Trump temporarily stopped immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries.The lawsuit says the man was granted asylum status in May 2016 after he fled Syria to escape torture by army regimes.
MADISON -- A Syrian refugee living in Dane County has filed a federal lawsuit alleging President Donald Trump's executive order halting immigration from seven countries is unconstitutional.The man filed anonymously to protect his wife and three-year-old daughter, who are still in Aleppo, from being targeted by military regimes.He had applied for them to join him in the United States, but his lawsuit says processing was halted January 27th when President Trump temporarily stopped immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries.The lawsuit says the man was granted asylum status in May 2016 after he fled Syria to escape torture by army regimes.
Mayor Barrett signs resolution in opposition to President Trump's executive order on immigration
MILWAUKEE -- Local refugee groups united Tuesday, February 7th as three federal judges grilled lawyers from the Justice Department and Washington state -- as they determine whether to lift a nationwide halt against President Donald Trump's travel ban against citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday night assured people that in Milwaukee, immigrants will be safe.
MILWAUKEE -- Local refugee groups united Tuesday, February 7th as three federal judges grilled lawyers from the Justice Department and Washington state -- as they determine whether to lift a nationwide halt against President Donald Trump's travel ban against citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday night assured people that in Milwaukee, immigrants will be safe.
"We will not take one step back:" Local groups march in support of immigration and civil rights
MILWAUKEE -- It was happening across the nation today, people marching in support of immigrant and minority rights.
MILWAUKEE -- It was happening across the nation today, people marching in support of immigrant and minority rights.
Group affiliated with Voces de la Frontera heads to Madison to speak on three bills involving immigrant rights
MADISON -- A public hearing was held on Wednesday, January 20th in Madison on three bills involving immigrant and worker rights.On Wednesday morning, a group of people affiliated with Voces de la Frontera left Milwaukee on buses to head to Madison to voice their concerns about the bills.According to Voces officials, the bills being debated would encourage police to detain undocumented people for deportation, ban county governments from creating local ID cards, and impound the vehicles of those stopped for driving without a license.CLICK HERE to read Assembly Bill 450: Relating to: prohibiting local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit immigration status inquiries and reports to, and cooperation with, other units of government about the presence of illegal aliens, authorizing certain elective officeholders to commence an enforcement action, and providing a reduction in shared revenue payments.CLICK HERE to read Senate Bill 533: Relating to: regulating the production and use of photo identification cards by local units of government.CLICK HERE to read Assembly Bill 92: Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty.The Associated Press says more than 100 people registered to speak at an Assembly committee hearing on Assembly Bill 450 -- a bill aimed at preventing sanctuary cities for immigrants living in the country illegally.The bill would bar local governments from prohibiting law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status or working with federal immigration authorities.
MADISON -- A public hearing was held on Wednesday, January 20th in Madison on three bills involving immigrant and worker rights.On Wednesday morning, a group of people affiliated with Voces de la Frontera left Milwaukee on buses to head to Madison to voice their concerns about the bills.According to Voces officials, the bills being debated would encourage police to detain undocumented people for deportation, ban county governments from creating local ID cards, and impound the vehicles of those stopped for driving without a license.CLICK HERE to read Assembly Bill 450: Relating to: prohibiting local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit immigration status inquiries and reports to, and cooperation with, other units of government about the presence of illegal aliens, authorizing certain elective officeholders to commence an enforcement action, and providing a reduction in shared revenue payments.CLICK HERE to read Senate Bill 533: Relating to: regulating the production and use of photo identification cards by local units of government.CLICK HERE to read Assembly Bill 92: Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty.The Associated Press says more than 100 people registered to speak at an Assembly committee hearing on Assembly Bill 450 -- a bill aimed at preventing sanctuary cities for immigrants living in the country illegally.The bill would bar local governments from prohibiting law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status or working with federal immigration authorities.
Scott Walker: Building wall along northern border with Canada "a legitimate issue for us to look at"
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker says that building a wall along the country's northern border with Canada is a legitimate issue that merits further review.Republican candidates have generally taken a get-tough approach on deterring illegal immigration, but they usually focus on the border with Mexico.The Wisconsin governor was asked whether he wanted to build a wall on the northern border, too, during an interview Sunday, August 30th on NBC's "Meet the Press."Walker says law enforcement officials in New Hampshire brought up the topic of building a wall along the U.S.-Canadian border during a recent town hall meeting.
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker says that building a wall along the country's northern border with Canada is a legitimate issue that merits further review.Republican candidates have generally taken a get-tough approach on deterring illegal immigration, but they usually focus on the border with Mexico.The Wisconsin governor was asked whether he wanted to build a wall on the northern border, too, during an interview Sunday, August 30th on NBC's "Meet the Press."Walker says law enforcement officials in New Hampshire brought up the topic of building a wall along the U.S.-Canadian border during a recent town hall meeting.
Walker calls on Pres. Obama to cancel visit by president of China; Rep. Gwen Moore has harsh words for Walker
SOUTH CAROLINA -- Scott Walker says President Barack Obama needs to have some "backbone" and cancel a planned official state visit next month by the president of China.
SOUTH CAROLINA -- Scott Walker says President Barack Obama needs to have some "backbone" and cancel a planned official state visit next month by the president of China.
President Obama plans big announcements on United States immigration
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- President Obama is expected to make some big announcements about the immigration in this country Thursday evening.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- President Obama is expected to make some big announcements about the immigration in this country Thursday evening.
Study: Wisconsin is home to an estimated 85,000 illegal immigrants
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin is home to an estimated 85,000 people who immigrated illegally, three-fourths of them from Mexico.That's according to a new study released Tuesday, November 18th by the Pew Research Center.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin is home to an estimated 85,000 people who immigrated illegally, three-fourths of them from Mexico.That's according to a new study released Tuesday, November 18th by the Pew Research Center.
With days to go until the primary, hotly-contested Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's race focused on immigration
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters take to the polls next Tuesday, August 12th for the primary election, and perhaps the most hotly contested race in our area pits the outspoken Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke against Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Chris Moews.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters take to the polls next Tuesday, August 12th for the primary election, and perhaps the most hotly contested race in our area pits the outspoken Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke against Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Chris Moews.
"To welcome strangers & care for the vulnerable. This is our mission:" Catholic Charities could care for immigrant children
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Unaccompanied minors continue to cross the border into the United States -- but will they reach Milwaukee?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Unaccompanied minors continue to cross the border into the United States -- but will they reach Milwaukee?
Effort underway in Milwaukee to find homes for children who have crossed the border into the U.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors have crossed the border of Mexico and the United States, and an effort is underway in Milwaukee to find those children a home.The League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC held an event on Wednesday night, July 23rd to coincide with the Latino Carnaval.LULAC's Midwest Vice President Darryl Morin laid out what he believes should be done to help the young immigrants coming into the United States."We're working with a number of different agencies and within our own organization to bring these children to safe homes all across America, and with the grace of God, we'll be able to bring some right here to Wisconsin," Morin said.LULAC has set up the Border Child Relief Program to raise money to help safely house immigrant children from Central America.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors have crossed the border of Mexico and the United States, and an effort is underway in Milwaukee to find those children a home.The League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC held an event on Wednesday night, July 23rd to coincide with the Latino Carnaval.LULAC's Midwest Vice President Darryl Morin laid out what he believes should be done to help the young immigrants coming into the United States."We're working with a number of different agencies and within our own organization to bring these children to safe homes all across America, and with the grace of God, we'll be able to bring some right here to Wisconsin," Morin said.LULAC has set up the Border Child Relief Program to raise money to help safely house immigrant children from Central America.
Gov. Walker, others send letter to President Obama on minors journeying across U.S. border
MADISON (WITI) -- Following a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting, Governor Scott Walker lead a letter with five other governors, including Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and Utah Governor Gary Herbert, to President Barack Obama urging him to quickly address the growing number of unaccompanied minors traveling into the United States.Dear President Obama: At the recent National Governors Association (NGA) meeting in Nashville, many of us had the opportunity to meet with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell to discuss the issue of unaccompanied minors coming into our country.
MADISON (WITI) -- Following a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting, Governor Scott Walker lead a letter with five other governors, including Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and Utah Governor Gary Herbert, to President Barack Obama urging him to quickly address the growing number of unaccompanied minors traveling into the United States.Dear President Obama: At the recent National Governors Association (NGA) meeting in Nashville, many of us had the opportunity to meet with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell to discuss the issue of unaccompanied minors coming into our country.
Children crossing into the U.S. by the thousands; Could Milwaukee be called upon to help shelter some?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children are crossing the border into the United States by the thousands to escape violence in South America.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children are crossing the border into the United States by the thousands to escape violence in South America.
On "National Day of Action" on immigration reform, tempers run high over Congress' inaction
WASHINGTON/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ranting about reform.
WASHINGTON/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ranting about reform.
Feds launch app in hunt for child sexual predators
(CNN) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has unveiled an iPhone app called Operation Predator that asks the public for help in gathering information on suspected child sexual predators, including those who are fugitives.The new app, created in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations' Cyber Crime Center, lets users submit a tip by phone or by filling out a tip form in the app.
(CNN) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has unveiled an iPhone app called Operation Predator that asks the public for help in gathering information on suspected child sexual predators, including those who are fugitives.The new app, created in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations' Cyber Crime Center, lets users submit a tip by phone or by filling out a tip form in the app.
Rep. Paul Ryan hosts immigration town hall meeting in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A proposed immigration law has passed the Senate and is now heading to the House.
RACINE (WITI) -- A proposed immigration law has passed the Senate and is now heading to the House.