Dems, Republicans clash over bill requiring sheriffs to check citizenship of those arrested for felonies
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Wisconsin's Capitol building features four mosaics representing the branches of government and liberty designed by artist Kenyon Cox. Photo by David Wise, September 2024.
Democrats at a public hearing on a bill that would require local sheriffs to seek proof of citizenship from those arrested for felonies called the legislation unnecessary, while Republicans said it is needed to ensure safety.
Dem. Rep. Tip McGuire asked during the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety hearing yesterday why the Legislature should have the power to mandate the ac...
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