Confusion grows over MIlwaukee city and county ordinances restricting ICE; arrests ramp up

Federal agents have carried out a series of arrests across Milwaukee County in recent days, and some of their tactics appear to conflict with city and county ordinances designed to limit immigration enforcement activity. Video from Monday morning shows masked federal agents surrounding a car outside a barbershop on Milwaukee's south side, handcuffing and arresting a man. However, a Milwaukee city ordinance prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. TMJ4 News also obtained pictures of federal agents parked at Mitchell Park, which is part of the Milwaukee County Parks System. A newly passed Milwaukee County resolution prohibits the use of any park or parkway as a staging area by or on behalf of any law enforcement agency unless prior written authorization has been issued — meaning that activity may also violate local policy. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/about-us/lightho... _________________________ TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is your source for local breaking news, in-depth investigations, the latest weather and traffic, and livestreams on news happening right now. Subscribe to the TMJ4 YouTube channel: / @tmj4 Watch 24/7 TMJ4 live coverage here: https://www.tmj4.com/live Download the TMJ4 app: https://www.tmj4.com/apps Sign up for the TMJ4 Newsletter: https://www.tmj4.com/newsletters Watch more TMJ4 on YouTube: / @tmj4 On The Go with James Groh: https://on.tmj4.com/3V1oLvH Milwaukee Tonight: https://on.tmj4.com/3UZroya