The City of Milwaukee launched a “Know Your Rights and Available Resources” webpage on Thursday.
The page is intended for “residents of Milwaukee, especially those who are not citizens, [who] are understandably feeling a sense of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in light of the inhumane actions that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has displayed in communities across the country.”
The page does not contain specific legal advice. Instead, it contains links to general resources and fact sheets, as well as information on things like “What to do if a friend or family member is detained.”
You can find the page HERE.
“We want residents to know that we stand with them during these uncertain times and will do what we can to provide timely information and make sure they are supported,” reads a press release from all 15 members of the Milwaukee Common Council. “This is just one of several steps we are taking to ensure our residents are informed and protected. Now more than ever, we must maintain a sense of unity and put our full weight behind those who are being deprived of basic rights.”
Here’s the full press release:
“Know Your Rights and Resources” Webpage launched
Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
January 22, 2026
Residents of Milwaukee, especially those who are not citizens, are understandably feeling a sense of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in light of the inhumane actions that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has displayed in communities across the country.
The fear is not unfounded, and we want residents to know that we stand with them during these uncertain times and will do what we can to provide timely information and make sure they are supported. To that end, we have launched a webpage to compile resources, including general information, fact sheets, preparedness toolkits, and legal support options, so this vital information is available in one central hub. The new website can be found here.
This is just one of several steps we are taking to ensure our residents are informed and protected. Now more than ever, we must maintain a sense of unity and put our full weight behind those who are being deprived of basic rights.
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