Immigration (Enforcement)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 843: Relating to: citizenship as a requirement to be employed as a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer.

AB 843 would require all law enforcement officers and tribal law enforcement officers in the state to be U.S. citizens. This bill directly affects individuals seeking or currently holding these law enforcement positions, including tribal officers. The key provision creates a new statutory requirement stating: "No person may be employed as a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer unless that person is a citizen of the United States." The bill does not alter existing hiring practices for other public safety roles, focusing solely on citizenship as a mandatory qualification for these specific law enforcement positions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates U.S. citizenship for law enforcement officers, restricting non-citizen immigrants' eligibility for these positions, aligning with 'limits immigrant protections' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 739: Relating to: prohibitions concerning state or local government assistance with federal immigration enforcement.

AB 739 prohibits state and local government agencies, including law enforcement, from detaining individuals solely based on their immigration status. It specifically bans officials from aiding federal immigration enforcement efforts that target people for being undocumented, while allowing access to facilities under valid judicial warrants. The bill also prohibits state or local governments from entering into or continuing agreements with the federal government that enable local police to enforce federal immigration law (such as 8 USC 1357(g) agreements). This directly affects all state agencies, local governments, and law enforcement entities in the state by restricting their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The law creates new restrictions on state and local actions, not on federal policies.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, protecting undocumented individuals from detention based solely on status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 444: Relating to: prohibitions concerning use of state and local facilities to detain individuals on the basis of immigration status.

AB 444 prohibits state agencies, local governments, and county sheriffs from using public facilities (including jails) to detain people solely based on immigration status. It also bans state or local funding for immigrant detention facilities. The bill directly affects all state and local entities that operate facilities or manage public funds, preventing them from participating in immigration enforcement through detention or financial support. The law creates a clear legal barrier to state involvement in immigration detention systems, effective upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBans state/local funding for immigrant detention facilities, directly restricting government spending on immigration enforcement programs.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits state/local use of jails for immigration detention, reducing criminal justice system overreach and protecting civil rights in immigration enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local detention based on immigration status and bans funding for immigrant detention facilities, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 54: Relating to: requirements concerning assistance in the detention of individuals who are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States.

SB 54 prohibits state and local government officials, including law enforcement, from assisting federal authorities in detaining individuals solely based on immigration status at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, or childcare facilities. It also bans the use of state funds for such detentions and explicitly allows cooperation only when required by a valid judicial warrant. The bill directly affects state agencies, local governments, and facilities providing essential services by restricting their involvement in immigration enforcement actions. Key provisions create clear boundaries for state/local entities to avoid complicity in immigration detentions without court authorization.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local cooperation in immigration detentions at sensitive locations, limiting enforcement cooperation - aligns with immigrant protection indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 57: Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

SB 57 reclassifies certain actions by county sheriffs who assist federal immigration authorities as a felony instead of a misdemeanor. It directly affects county sheriffs who provide support for federal immigration enforcement activities. The key provision changes the legal penalty for sheriffs participating in specific immigration-related functions, increasing the potential punishment. This bill modifies existing law to impose stricter criminal penalties for sheriffs engaging in these activities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill reclassifies sheriff assistance with federal immigration as felony (from misdemeanor), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill reclassifies sheriff assistance with federal immigration enforcement as felony, limiting state cooperation that could harm immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 287: Relating to: the employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 287 requires state agencies, local governments, and contractors working with government to verify employees' work eligibility through the federal E-Verify program before hiring. It prohibits contracts with employers not enrolled in E-Verify or knowingly employing individuals flagged as ineligible by the program. The bill mandates written verification statements in all contracts and allows termination of violating agreements. This applies to all state procurement, construction contracts, and local government hiring starting from the effective date, with an exception if the federal E-Verify program ends.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify for state contracts, requiring work eligibility verification and prohibiting non-compliant employers, aligning with increased immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 281: Relating to: the employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

AB 281 requires state agencies and contractors to verify employees' work eligibility through the federal E-Verify program before hiring or awarding government contracts. It prohibits contracts with employers not enrolled in E-Verify or who knowingly hire workers flagged as ineligible by the program. Contracts must include written verification statements, and violations require immediate termination without liability for uncompleted work. The law applies to state procurement, construction, and local government hiring, but stops if the federal E-Verify program ends.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates federal E-Verify for state contracts, requiring work eligibility verification, aligns with increased immigration enforcement and limits employer flexibility for immigrant workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 57: Relating to: requirements concerning assistance in the detention of individuals who are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States.

AB 57 prohibits state and local officials, including law enforcement, from aiding in the detention of individuals solely because they are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the U.S. The bill specifically bans assistance in facilities like schools, hospitals, places of worship, or childcare centers. It also prohibits using state funds for such detentions and exempts actions required by a valid judicial warrant. The law directly affects state agencies, local governments, and their employees who operate these facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from detaining based on immigration status, protecting civil rights in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local aid in immigration detentions, limits cooperation with federal enforcement, aligns with immigrant protection indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 493: Relating to: prohibitions concerning state or local government assistance with federal immigration enforcement.

SB 493 prohibits state and local government agencies, including law enforcement, from detaining individuals solely because they are not lawfully present in the United States. The bill also bans state and local entities from entering into or continuing agreements with the federal government for immigration enforcement under 8 USC 1357(g). However, it does not prevent cooperation with federal authorities when required by a valid judicial warrant. This law directly affects all state agencies and local governmental units in the state.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local detention of immigrants based on immigration status and bans federal enforcement agreements, directly limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 484: Relating to: prohibitions concerning use of state and local facilities to detain individuals on the basis of immigration status.

SB 484 prohibits state and local governments from using public facilities (like jails or detention centers) to detain people solely based on their immigration status. It also bans state or local funding from being used to establish or operate immigrant detention facilities. This directly affects cities, counties, sheriffs' offices, and state agencies that manage public facilities or funds. The bill prevents local governments from participating in immigration enforcement through detention or funding, while allowing detention for other legal reasons.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBans state/local funding for immigrant detention facilities, restricting budget allocation for immigration enforcement purposes.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local detention based on immigration status, limiting federal cooperation and protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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