Episode 141: Immigration in Milwaukee

Episode 141: Immigration in Milwaukee

From Bridge the City by Bridge The City

May 26, 2025 · 44 min · Episode 141

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of recent immigration policies on the immigrant community in Milwaukee with insights from legal and activist perspectives.

Host Ben Rangel sits down with Melissa Soberalski, with Soberalski Law, and Fernanda Jimenez, with the Comite sin Fronteras, to discuss how recent immigration policies have impacted the immigrant community in Milwaukee. Ben and Melissa talk about some of the legal advice she’s providing to the immigrant community while his conversation with Fernanda focuses on how local activists are responding to recent policy changes. To learn more, visit: Comite sin Fronteras Voces de la Frontera Soberalski Law Action Steps: Melissa’s Soberalski’s action steps include: Know your rights (print and distribute red cards) Have your affairs in order in case someone in the family is detained Fernanda’s action steps include: Attend Comite Meetings and other events Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , or LinkedIn . We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters .  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .

People in this episode

Hosts: Casey Masters, Elizabeth McLaren

Guests: Melissa Soberalski, Fernanda Jimenez

Topics covered

  • immigration
  • Milwaukee
  • legal advice
  • activism

Keywords

  • immigrant community
  • policy changes
  • legal rights
  • activism

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Soberalski Law, Comite sin Fronteras, Voces de la Frontera

Places: Milwaukee

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