Earlier today, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced that county jail staff would begin referring to incarcerated folks as “residents” instead of “inmates.” Sheriff Barrett says that the small change […]
Justice for Jimmie Joshua
Back in December, Jimmie Joshua broke his hip in an altercation with Sheriff’s Deputies while he was incarcerated in the Dane County Jail. Five months later, Joshua’s fiancee Allison Davidson […]
Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney to retire from law enforcement
Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney has announced his intention to retire from law enforcement this coming spring. Mahoney will be vacating his seat on May 8th, by which point he […]
Concern And Confusion Over Wisconsin Bill Banning ‘Sanctuary Cit...
State lawmakers heard public testimony this week on a controversial bill that would penalize local law enforcement for not fully cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The bill’s author suggests that so-called “Sanctuary Cities” like Madison have loose immigration enforcement standards that may provide cover for dangerous undocumented criminals. Immigrant rights advocates in Madison expressed concern that the measure would only drive undocumented immigrants into the shadows, while the Madison Police Chief was puzzled about why legislators considered Madison a “sanctuary” in the first place. Darien Lamen reports.