🧊 18 ICE arrests in MKE

🧊 ICE Made Several Arrests in Milwaukee

• Over the weekend, federal immigration agents arrested 18 people: 17 in Milwaukee and one in Waukesha, according to Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy group.
• This wave of arrests is likely the largest in Milwaukee since President Trump started his second term. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that ICE was carrying out “targeted operations.”
• ⚖️ Know Your Rights: If you suspect you’re encountering ICE agents, then it’s important to know your rights and what agents are and aren’t permitted to do. Voces de la Frontera has a helpful “Civil Rights Card” to carry, and other resources for undocumented people. [🔒 Wisconsin State Journal, Wisconsin Watch, Voces de la Frontera]

🚌 Holiday Weekend City Services Changes

• Metro Transit will be running reduced service on Saturday, due to the July 4th holiday, and standing rides with Paratransit Service will be cancelled.
• Additionally, the Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Residential trash and recycling pickups during the week will continue this week as usual. [City of Madison]

⚖️ Shooting Victim’s Family Seeks $4 Million From City

• The family of Christine Jones allege Madison Police failed to properly investigate a previous shooting by the person who was charged with killing 61-year-old Jones in March.
• Deputy City Attorney Patricia Lauten said the family’s claim is under investigation by the city’s insurance company.
• No Madison police officers named in the claim are on leave. [Cap Times]

🤱 WI Moms Now Get 12 Months Medicaid Coverage

• Before the extension, Wisconsin moms on Medicaid only had coverage for 60 days after giving birth.
• Other states with a 12-month policy have seen a 50% decline in infant mortality rates since extending coverage.
• The state health department says most people enrolled in the pregnancy option of BadgerCare Plus will have their coverage automatically extended. Those whose coverage has lapsed due to the previous 60-day limit can call to request their coverage be reinstated. [Cap Times]

⬆️ Last Week’s Photo

This is at the Rotunda Cafe inside Lake Ridge Bank on Atwood Avenue!

🎉 Congratulations to Wait N., Doug O., and Cris S. for being the first three people to guess correctly!

⬇️ This Week’s Photo

Where is this monument located? A few clues:

• It’s located just off campus on the near west side
• The 20-ton statue by Antonio Testolin honors an iconic Madison neighborhood
• Don’t beat around the “bush” and tell me where it is!