The Brief
- The Milwaukee County Board approved a proposal that would limit law enforcement agencies in county parks, such as ICE.
- The proposed ordinance would still allow police to do routine patrols and respond to emergencies.
- It now goes to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who can either sign it into law or veto it.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board wants to place restrictions on ICE in county parks.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the board approved it 15 to 3.
Proposal details
What we know:
The proposal doesn’t use that word, ICE, nor Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but sponsors say that is what it’s about and that’s what today’s debate was all about.
It says law enforcement cannot stage in parks without prior written authorization. The parks director or his designee would need to approve.…