12-03-2025
Republican bill making sheriff's offices verify citizenship of felony arrestees, headed for State Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A Republican bill cracking down on people living in Wisconsin Illegally has passed the Public Safety Committee. Assembly Bill 24 would require sheriff's offices across the state to verify the citizenship status of people they've arrested for felony offenses. If the sheriff can't verify someone is in the country legally, they would be required to report the findings to the Department of Homeland Security. If sheriffs don't comply with the reporting requirement, the bill dictates their counties would lose 15% of State Aid.
Despite Democratic opposition, the bill will be heading to the Assembly for a Floor Vote. However, even if this bill passes through the Legislature, Democratic Governor Tony Evers has already indicated he will veto the bill.
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