Federal Judge Sends ICE-Detainer Challenge Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
The ruling keeps the detainer fight on a fast track in a court that could soon tilt further left.
Overview
- U.S. District Judge William Conley ruled the sheriffs removed the case too late and sent it back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Lawyers for five county sheriffs said they disagree with the decision and are weighing an appeal to the Seventh Circuit.
- The ACLU of Wisconsin filed the case as an original action for Voces de la Frontera, arguing ICE detainers do not give jails state-law authority to hold people up to 48 hours.
- ACLU attorney Tim Muth said the federal detour slowed a ruling while many people stayed in Wisconsin jails on detainers.
- The state high court holds a 4–3 liberal majority that will expand to 5–2 in August when Justice‑elect Chris Taylor takes office.