Madison, Wis. — Tensions are escalating in Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers responds to comments from President Trump’s top border advisor regarding his administration’s guidance on encounters with federal immigration agents.
In a video posted on YouTube, Evers addressed concerns over suggestions that he could face legal consequences for issuing guidance to state employees on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "I’m not afraid," he stated, emphasizing that he will continue to do what’s right.
The guidance, released last month, advised state workers to contact an attorney if approached by ICE and to refrain from providing access to documents or answering questions without legal representation. Evers noted that these recommendations align with similar policies from other Democratic governors and advocacy organizations.
Critics, particularly from the Republican Party, argue that this guidance effectively discourages cooperation with ICE, a claim Evers strongly refuted. In his address, he accused them of spreading misinformation to create unnecessary controversy. "I haven’t broken the law," he said, asserting that the intention behind the memo was to ensure employees understand their rights and responsibilities.
In a recent statement, Tom Homan, Trump’s border advisor, warned that supporting such guidance could lead to legal repercussions, framing it as obstruction. Evers’ response comes amid heightened scrutiny, following the arrest of a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge for allegedly aiding a man in evading immigration enforcement.
As this political drama unfolds, the implications for state employees and their interactions with federal immigration agents remain a pivotal point of contention in Wisconsin’s political landscape. The evolving situation is expected to draw further attention as both sides of the debate make their case.
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