Vidal’s Story

Vidal M. walked for four days and three nights at the age of 17 to pursue his dream of coming to America. He is now a married 29-year-old with a job and a dream to one day become an entrepreneur.   In 2006, Vidal told his parents he wanted to come to America to create […]

Where Law Enforcers Stand

Media Milwaukee student journalists reached out to multiple Wisconsin county sheriffs and asked them about immigration. Here are some of those responses: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney He began by saying that he has been enticed by ICE to apply to 287g, but he has refused on each occasion, not even applying. “I have no […]

Shape the Future: A Panel Weighs In

In November 2018, a panel of speakers came together at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss immigration. Here’s what they said: Rachel Ida Buff, Dept. of History & Cultures and Communities Program Rachel was asked to confine her remarks to the past though she has a lot to say about the present. Act 1: Birthright […]