Voces de la Frontera
Coverage of Voces de la Frontera in the Nexus archive.
- Milwaukee leaders denounce recent ICE activity, raise questions about local power
Milwaukee leaders and activists condemned a surge in ICE arrests, citing targeting of non-criminals like Yessenia Ruano, a teacher’s aid with no criminal record, and Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, who was detained and later released. Critics argue these actions disrupt families and communities without addressing violent crime.
- Nearly 60 people arrested by ICE over three-day surge
Federal immigration agents arrested 57 people in Wisconsin between June 29 and July 1, sparking community unease and violent scenes. Immigration rights advocates disputed claims by the Department of Homeland Security that most detainees had criminal histories, while witnesses described arrests involving broken windows and masked agents. Galo Suárez, whose fiancée and her brother were arrested, reported violent treatment by ICE agents.
- Milwaukee residents prepare to stand up to ICE
Milwaukee residents protested against ICE arrests, including the detention of Reyna Elizabeth Garcia and her brother. Local activists criticized ICE operations as violent and targeted, with claims that most arrested individuals lack criminal records.