Wisconsin lieutenant governor pushes for statewide immigration enforcement ban

Published January 13, 2026 3:30pm ET



Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is pushing for a statewide proposal that bans federal immigration enforcement operations in public and private spaces, while she runs for governor.

Rodriguez unveiled the proposed ban on Monday, saying actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be banned around courthouses, schools, day cares, hospitals, health clinics, and houses of worship. She noted there would be some exceptions if federal officers presented a judicial warrant or believed there was an immediate threat to public safety.

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