Overview

• Gov. Tony Evers released a video on May 2, 2025, asserting his guidance for state employees is lawful and rejecting claims he impeded federal immigration enforcement.
• The guidance advises employees to consult legal counsel before complying with ICE requests, mirroring policies in other states and advocacy group recommendations.
• Trump border adviser Tom Homan suggested Evers could face felony charges for allegedly hindering ICE operations, escalating federal-state tensions.
• Republican critics accuse Evers of directing non-cooperation with ICE, which he refutes as misinformation designed to create a 'fake controversy.'
• The dispute follows the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of aiding a man in evading immigration authorities.