EDITORIAL ICE secrecy is risk to public safety in Wisconsin | Our view Wisconsin State Journal editorial board Jul 12, 2026 1 hr ago × Security camera footage of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest at a Madison laundromat on June 30, 2026. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Federal agents may need an element of surprise to capture dangerous people wanted for serious crimes in Wisconsin.kAmqFE E96J D9@F=5?’E <66A =@42= =2H 6?7@C46>6?E :? E96 52C< 23@FE E96:C 24E:@?D]k^AmkAm%92E’D 2 C64:A6 7@C 4@?7FD:@? 2?5 4@?7=:4E]k^AmkAm&]$] x>>:8C2E:@? 2?5 rFDE@>D t?7@C46>6?E 286?ED 2CC6DE65 5@K6?D @7 F?5@4F>6?E65 :>>:8C2?ED 24C@DD (:D4@?D:? 2E E96 6?5 @7 yF?6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 s6A2CE>6?E @7 w@>6=2?5 $64FC:EJ] %92E :?4=F565 2E =62DE k2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^4C:>6\4@FCED^2CE:4=6054454ddc\edag\c223\hg`2\c6hac`255d2h]9E>=Qm`_ A6@A=6k^2m 56E2:?65 :? 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Eww! What that stench means for Madison’s lakes | Our view Summer just started, and a stinky film of muck already ruined the northeast shoreline of Lake Monona.
ICE arrest at Madison laundromat Security camera footage of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest at a Madison laundromat on June 30, 2026.
ICE arrest at Madison laundromat Security camera footage of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest at a Madison laundromat on June 30, 2026.
