Milwaukee continues preparing for possible ICE surge

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 2,072

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Milwaukee Ald. Alex Brower was aware of fears in his community about immigration enforcement. Like many Wisconsinites, Brower had watched as Operation: Metro Surge in Minnesota led to thousands of arrests, community resistance, and the killings of Renee Good, and Alex Pretti by federal agents and the nonfatal shooting of Julio Sosa Colis. Hundreds of residents packed a town hall Brower held in early February. “People are ready to be engaged,” …

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