Wisconsin Governor's Partnership with Federal Immigration Enforcement

Wisconsin Governor Mike Braun has announced that several state agencies will work with federal immigration officials to deport people who are in the country illegally. The partnership aims to fully collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing the country's laws.

"Indiana is not a safe haven for illegal immigration. Indiana will fully partner with federal immigration authorities as they enforce the most fundamental laws of our country."

The Wisconsin Department of Homeland Security has signed a 287(g) agreement with ICE, allowing designated officers to perform immigration enforcement functions such as arrests and issuing detainers.

The Wisconsin State Police have entered into a similar agreement to collaborate with federal immigration authorities.

The Wisconsin Department of Correction has signed a Warrant Service Officer memorandum of agreement, enabling personnel to help with immigration enforcement duties in jails and correctional facilities. The department will also provide up to 1,000 beds at Miami Correctional Facility for detainees.

Additionally, the Wisconsin National Guard is expected to partner with federal immigration authorities, with Camp Atterbury available for temporary use to house people subject to deportation. Governor Braun emphasized that this mission will not interfere in the National Guard's ability to respond or their training readiness.