AB51 would allow recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to become law enforcement officers.
The Assembly passed AB51 on March 22, 2023, by near-unanimous consent, with only 4 recorded “No” votes. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Wisconsin, let alone be considered eligible for appointment as local police officers and deputy sheriffs. Rather than pursue a blatantly unconstitutional and anti-American policy that erodes both the rule of law and the value of citizenship, Wisconsin should use its powers reserved under the U.S. Constitution’s 10th Amendment to end the crisis of illegal migration and provide for the public safety.