FOIA Request to Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office regarding undocumented person’s arrest records on August 18, 2025.
A request for information was submitted to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., by a representative of the Kenosha Reporter. The request seeks access to specific inmate records related to individuals on ICE detainers from February 2, 2025, through July 2, 2025. Additionally, the request includes a list of detainees who were turned over to ICE during this period and details about the charges issued against each individual.
The requester emphasized the importance of these records for journalistic purposes, citing their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The request also includes a plea for advanced notice of any potential charges associated with obtaining these records and requests a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
