Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today announced his plan to create the Wisconsin Accountability Commission to collect, preserve, and review evidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement abuses and activity in Wisconsin.
“The murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the separating of children from their parents and the rampant violence have shown us all how far Donald Trump and ICE will go. It must stop now,” said Brennan. “The Wisconsin Accountability Commission will document ICE operations and abuses and provide the oversight Trump and politicians like Tom Tiffany don’t think we need or deserve.”
The Wisconsin Accountability Commission will serve as a formal, statewide mechanism to ensure that evidence gathered by the public is preserved, reviewed, and referred to law enforcement when necessary. As Governor, Joel would establish the commission through Executive Order and authorize
it to:
- Collect and preserve video, photo, and testimonial evidence related to ICE enforcement abuses and operations in Wisconsin;
- Track patterns of enforcement activity and use of force;
- Hold public meetings to share testimony and receive additional public input;
- Issue public reports to ensure transparency; and
- Refer potential violations of law or civil rights to appropriate state or federal authorities.
“The rule of law is sacred and no one is above the law,” Brennan added. “Wisconsin will not let Trump and ICE violate our rights and undermine our values.”
About Joel Brennan
Joel Brennan is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. As Wisconsin’s former top appointed cabinet official and a leader in Milwaukee’s business and nonprofit community, he has spent his career in public service working with government, community leaders, and businesses to strengthen communities, uphold democratic values, and ensure government works for the people it serves. Brennan is running for governor to provide accountable leadership and to ensure Wisconsin families have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. For more information, visit www.BrennanforWI.com.
