we have out there with the Trump administration assuming office
this coming Monday, the president elect's promises of
mass deportations has some communities on high alert.
>> Two Milwaukee alders raised concerns over a new Immigration
and Customs Enforcement facility on the northwest edge of the
city, meant to replace an aging facility downtown.
>> Although we are not certain what type of federal facility
might be planned here for this location, or how vague some of
this information is at times, I am firmly opposed to any
expansion of ice type detention services in the city of
Milwaukee. [MUSIC]
are scared. This is the time to push back hard.
>> For its part, the agency has said there are no plans for a
detention center at that location in Dane County. Law
enforcement let residents know their plans for interacting with
immigrant populations. >> Increased fear of mass
deportations has already inhibited some members of our
most vulnerable populations from reporting their victimization to
law enforcement. This reality perpetuates a cycle of violence.
And criminality that have a chilling effect on our entire
community. Our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods
become less safe when our neighbors and loved ones are
afraid to report crimes and afraid to report crimes and