Perspectives
December 10, 2025 | By Dan O’Donnell
Policy Issues
Constitution Crime & Safety Culture

Walking on Thin Ice

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering banning ICE detainers. Liberal justices want to declare these unlawful, but unfortunately for them, the Constitution and 230 years of unbroken federal supremacy stand in their way.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering banning ICE detainers—voluntary holds that sheriff’s departments place on illegal aliens so that federal agents can come pick them up for deportation. Liberal justices want to declare these unlawful, but unfortunately for them, the Constitution and 230 years of unbroken federal supremacy stand in their way. Dan O' Donnell breaks this important story down.



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