Domestic violence incidents have been a symptom of the pandemic’s strain on families. Source: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/25/amber-alerts-surge-wisconsin-some-linked-domestic-violence-major-harris-milwaukee-police/6133066001/
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“Employment-based immigration advocates say a hoped-for measure to address massive green card backlogs as part of a must-pass congressional spending bill would do nothing to address wait times for foreign workers or their families.” Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/green-card-job-queue-gets-cold-shoulder-in-bill-aiding-families
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Divorce and other life milestones are an opportunity to reevaluate your estate planning goals. Source: https://money.com/change-estate-plan-divorce-will/
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Wisconsin is once again in the top 10 for driving while intoxicated. Source: https://www.waow.com/news/top-stories/report-finds-wisconsin-in-top-ten-of-most-duis/article_818fea94-222d-11ec-9008-f7456364bbb5.html
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Authorities will no longer deport individuals solely due to their undocumented status. Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/30/politics/department-of-homeland-security-immigration-guidelines/index.html
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Punishments increase with each subsequent OWI conviction. A Wisconsin Dells man was just sentenced to 7 years in prison for his 12th OWI. Source: https://www.lakegenevanews.net/news/local/crime-and-courts/wisconsin-dells-man-gets-7-years-in-prison-for-12th-owi/article_14a4be7f-43dd-5d78-a18d-945433c91cce.html
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One thing will not change regardless of whether this effort in Congress results in a true path to citizenship for ‘Documented Dreamers’. We will continue to be powerful advocates for immigrants and their families in Wisconsin and beyond. Source:
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You do not have to be driving a car in order to be charged with an OWI in Wisconsin. According to Wisconsin law, if you are “operating” a vehicle under the influence, then can be charged with an OWI. Sitting behind the wheel while your car is running is still considered “operating” a vehicle. If […]
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The Biden administration has announced that more “remain in Mexico” asylum seekers will be able to enter the U.S. to pursue asylum claims. The first of thousands of asylum seekers were admitted last week. This initiative is projected to aid tens of thousands of people. The “remain in Mexico” policy forced migrants to stay in […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation asserts the existence of Wisconsin’s open container law. This law states that it is illegal to “have an opened container on your person in a motor vehicle on a public highway.” If you wish to transport alcohol beverages that have an opened seal, then you must keep them in the […]
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