Gov. Evers’ guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash

Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin’s administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace drew fire Monday from Republicans, who said it was in defiance of the law and President Donald Trump. The five-point memo from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration sent Friday afternoon tells state employees to remain calm and immediately notify their supervisor. After asking agents to identify themselves and to present documentation of why they are there, the guidance says the state worker should contact their office’s attorney. The memo advises state employees not to answer questions from agents, not to give them permission to enter nonpublic areas and not to give them access to paper files or computer systems without first talking with an attorney. The memo said, every Wisconsin state employee has a responsibility to protect confidential data and information. The guidelines mirror what the National Immigration Law Center and other advocacy groups have said should be done when immigration officials show up at a workplace. Republicans accuse Gov. Evers of defying the law.