‘I think in general, unfortunately, they hold a lot more power than they should.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Caden Sanchez Ryan Schubert is a JAMS major at UWM. He shares his feelings and reaction on what ICE is doing while handling immigration laws, and what they should do differently to prevent violence from happening again. Caden Sanchez: How did you react when you heard about ICE killing the protestors? Ryan Schubert: For me, it was […]
‘I think people should speak up, especially those with privilege and with mass followings.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Isabelle Doyle Marie Miller, 19, is a second-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, born in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. She is passionate about politics and what is going on in the world today. Miller has gained a lot of perspective especially on ICE in the U.S. over the past couple months. Isabelle Doyle: What are your thoughts […]
‘You don’t want to see someone you think of as a good person treated like a criminal.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Jaeyoung Cho Charlie Rouhoff, 18, is a kinesiology student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. As a first-year student, he is still developing his views on political and social issues. Rouhoff shared his thoughts on the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Jaeyoung Cho: How familiar are you with the policy of sending ICE officers to American cities? Charlie Rouhoff: […]
‘Focus on detaining serious criminals, not people who’ve built lives here. Families shouldn’t be broken apart.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Bailey Stephenson Delaney Zimmel, 22, is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursuing her Master of Social Work. She is passionate about social justice and improving the well-being of underrepresented communities. She shares her perspective on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, and specifically, more ICE officers in U.S. cities and the effect on families […]
‘There’s no due process. They don’t have a valid time that they’re going to expect to get out.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Levi Jelinski Alexis Blozinski, 19, is a second-year social work major and counseling minor at UW-Milwaukee. She has become disillusioned with the federal government after the expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. As a social work student, she takes issue with different aspects of their enforcement and lack of funding to social programs. Levi Jelinski: […]
‘Agencies like ICE should operate with transparency, accountability and respect for the constitution.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Josie Quirke Andre Avila-Sotelo, 19, is a second-year criminal justice student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Avila-Sotelo was born in America but is of Mexican descent. While the actions of ICE agents have not directly affected him, he has been impacted by them — people within his community have been wrongfully targeted and mistreated. Josie Quirke: What […]
‘I think their original plan was fine. What they’re doing now is targeting U.S. citizens and hurting people.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Brianna Pettineo Katie Kaczinski, 19, is a sophomore in college who was raised in Eagle, Wisconsin. There, she found a passion for healthcare. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She recently became more aware of the role of ICE due to the impact it has had on her and […]
Students Scrutinize ICE Actions Under Trump Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Media Milwaukee staff Just weeks after ICE officers dispatched by the Trump administration clashed with protesters in Minneapolis, killing two Americans, student journalists asked fellow college students for their views.
‘The things he wants to do to dismantle the Department of Education are really scary.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Ella Ragan Ariel Diebels is a psychology major in her third year at UW-Milwaukee. After graduation, Diebels plans on working as a school psychologist. Diebel’s concerns about her future and the future of fellow Americans increase daily following President Trump’s election. Ella Ragan: How did you and where were you when you found out about the election […]
‘Sending military to your own states… you are literally waging war on your own people.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Kavina Spinks Karalyn Cisler, 25, is a senior Studio Arts major at UWM focused on painting and drawing. She believes the government is turning people against each other. From education to immigration, many administration actions are controversial, and the government shutdown is not helping. Kavina Spinks: Is there anything the Trump administration has done that affected you? […]
‘If people can say Joe Biden is sleepy, there’s some more to be talked about.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Starlette Schuler Melanie Fellows is a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Wisconsin studying biomedical science. Fellows has various concerns regarding the future under the Trump presidency after the first 10 months, including issues such as education and contraceptive rights. Starlette Schuler: What are your overall opinions about the Trump presidency so far in the first 10 […]
‘Our country is built on immigration, so it suddenly becoming an issue makes no sense to me.’ Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Junior Sotelo Ramos Bridgit Gurske is a sophomore nursing student at UW-Milwaukee. Gurske works in the Student Success Center as a peer mentor. She gave her opinion on Trump’s administration and the impact its decisions have had on citizens. Junior Sotelo: What do you think about Trump’s actions in relation to democracy since taking office in January? Bridgit […]