Sheriff files lawsuit over ICE detention claim

Name: Sheriff files lawsuit over ICE detention claim
Uploaded: 2026-04-10T17:31:42-05:00
Description: Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said he's filed a civil defamation lawsuit tied to claims that ICE detained a woman for more than 30 hours in Illinois and Wisconsin. Schmidt outlined his office's investigation, which determined claims of the woman being detained were false.

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said he's filed a civil defamation lawsuit tied to claims that ICE detained a woman for more than 30 hours in Illinois and Wisconsin. Schmidt outlined his office's investigation, which determined claims of the woman being detained were false.

Posted April 10, 2026 5:31pm CDT