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Maria S. Lazar: “It is a federal issue in the circumstances.”

Featuring: Maria S. Lazar, Judge, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II

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Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court candidates on ICE and the law | Here & Now

Published | Video Starts at 00:50

When it comes to protesters rights? How do you see Wisconsin courts getting involved in this or is this strictly a federal issue? It is a federal issue in the circumstances. You never want to see anyone injured or lose their life. That's a tragedy in all respects in every case. But I think that cooler heads have to prevail. (00:50–00:53)

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Asserts that the issue of ICE enforcement is a federal matter.

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