Current Campaigns
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
For years, sheriffs notorious for racism, xenophobia, and civil rights violations have been able to target and attack immigrants in their communities by participating in a program known as 287(g). This program is a set of partnerships between Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and state and local law enforcement agencies that effec
For years, sheriffs notorious for racism, xenophobia, and civil rights violations have been able to target and attack immigrants in their communities by participating in a program known as 287(g). This program is a set of partnerships between Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and state and local law enforcement agencies that effectively turns local officials into ICE agents. Currently 8 Wisconsin counties continue to partner with – and empower – them. 287(g) was implemented in 2017 without public input in these eight Wisconsin counties: Waukesha, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Marquette, Brown, Fond du Lac, Lafayette and Waushara. We aim to end all 287(g) agreements in Wisconsin.
Know Your Rights Trainings
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
In the face of the hate speech dominating many national
conversations around immigration, it is crucial that
people know that the US Constitution provides certain
rights for everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Additionally, there are steps that immigrants can take
to decrease their chances of detection, to protect
themselves in the even
In the face of the hate speech dominating many national
conversations around immigration, it is crucial that
people know that the US Constitution provides certain
rights for everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Additionally, there are steps that immigrants can take
to decrease their chances of detection, to protect
themselves in the event of contact with Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and to prepare in the
event that a loved one is placed in removal (deportation)
proceedings. KYR presentations respond to these threats
with education and empowerment.
Restore Driver Licenses
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
Employer Emergency Preparedness
In May 2005, under a rushed and undemocratic process, the U.S. Congress passed the REAL ID Act, requiring all states to check immigration status before issuing a driver’s licenses or state ID, and to only issue driver’s licenses to persons who are US citizens or have legal status. Despite community efforts to block implementation, the sta
In May 2005, under a rushed and undemocratic process, the U.S. Congress passed the REAL ID Act, requiring all states to check immigration status before issuing a driver’s licenses or state ID, and to only issue driver’s licenses to persons who are US citizens or have legal status. Despite community efforts to block implementation, the state of Wisconsin passed a state law in March 2006 entitled Act 126, which took effect on April 1, 2007, in anticipation of the REAL ID Act. Under Act 126, undocumented immigrants and people who do not have a social security number can no longer renew or obtain a driver’s license or state identification. Since then, the struggle to restore state driver licenses and state IDs for immigrants has been an ongoing struggle in Wisconsin and nationally.
Employer Emergency Preparedness
End 287(g) Agreements in Wisconsin
Employer Emergency Preparedness
President Trump’s attack on immigrants affects immigrant workers and
employers. WISDOM and our partners are meeting with employers to discuss:
1) recommendations for how employers can prepare,
2) employers’ rights and responsibilities, and
3) what employers can do after an Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) action.
Past Campaigns
SB 78
AB 820
AB 820
This bill would allow DACA recipients to apply and if qualified, become a Law Enforcement officer in Wisconsin; currently, there is a requirement to be a US citizen to be in Law Enforcement. This would help fill our state's labor shortage and make our police forces more representative of the communities they serve.
Status: Introduced/Failed to move forward in 2024
AB 820
AB 820
AB 820
This bill would create a tax credit for DACA recipients of $250 for their annual taxes. Currently, DACA recipients have to go through many hurdles to remain in Wisconsin due to their status. This tax credit would target one condition of their status renewal which requires them to pay $495 every two years for the ability to work and pay ta
This bill would create a tax credit for DACA recipients of $250 for their annual taxes. Currently, DACA recipients have to go through many hurdles to remain in Wisconsin due to their status. This tax credit would target one condition of their status renewal which requires them to pay $495 every two years for the ability to work and pay taxes in this country.
Status: Introduced/Failed to move forward in 2024
AB 821
AB 820
AB 821
This bill would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition for Wisconsin schools like most residents who have lived in the state for 12 months. The current exclusion of DACA recipients from this is an undue burden on these individuals and harms Wisconsin due to the potential of them leaving the state rather than help fill our state's l
This bill would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition for Wisconsin schools like most residents who have lived in the state for 12 months. The current exclusion of DACA recipients from this is an undue burden on these individuals and harms Wisconsin due to the potential of them leaving the state rather than help fill our state's labor shortage.
Status: Introduced/Failed to move forward in 2024
AB 822
AB 820
AB 821
This bill would allow individuals part of the DACA program to be eligible to receive occupational licenses. Currently, at least 16 states have this eligibility for DACA recipients for at least one type of professional license and most of these states allow for most or all types of professional licenses in the state.
Status: Passed committee/Failed to move forward in 2024