Milwaukee City Council Introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' Legislative Package

New legislation aims to protect residents from potential ICE operations in the city.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Milwaukee City Council has announced a new legislative package called 'ICE Out Milwaukee' designed to establish boundaries between federal immigration enforcement and city residents, while promoting transparency and accountability. The package includes several pieces of legislation that will be heard in committee separately, and the sponsors welcome public comment.

Why it matters

This legislative package is a response to growing concerns from Milwaukee residents about potential ICE operations in the city. The 'ICE Out Milwaukee' initiative aims to provide protections and reassurance for immigrant communities who may feel threatened by increased federal immigration enforcement.

The details

The 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislative package includes several pieces of legislation that will establish clearer boundaries between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The goal is to ensure Milwaukee residents, regardless of immigration status, feel safe accessing city services and engaging with local government.

  • The Milwaukee City Council announced the 'ICE Out Milwaukee' package on February 11, 2026.
  • The individual pieces of legislation will be heard in committee separately.

The players

José Pérez

Common Council president who announced the 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislative package.

Milwaukee City Council

The legislative body that introduced the 'ICE Out Milwaukee' package to protect residents from potential ICE operations.

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What they’re saying

“People are demanding we both say and do something on behalf of the voices in our city of what we consider the unknown.”

— José Pérez, Common Council president (tmj4.com)

What’s next

The individual pieces of legislation in the 'ICE Out Milwaukee' package will be heard in committee separately, and the sponsors welcome public comment.

The takeaway

The 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislative package represents a proactive effort by the city's leadership to provide protections and reassurance for immigrant communities who may feel threatened by increased federal immigration enforcement. By establishing clearer boundaries between local and federal authorities, the city aims to ensure all residents feel safe accessing city services and engaging with local government.