Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is in hot water—and not just politically. After issuing a memo instructing state employees to obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts, even in cases involving valid warrants, the Democrat governor is now facing accusations of criminal conduct from none other than White House Border Czar Tom Homan.
In a press briefing on Friday, Homan didn’t mince words: “If you cross that line to impediment or knowingly harboring and concealing an illegal alien, that’s a felony, and we’re treating it as such.” His comments were a direct response to Evers’ controversial guidance, which told state employees to not cooperate with ICE agents unless an Evers administration attorney was present. The memo even instructed staffers to ignore federal agents presenting legal warrants—yes, legal warrants—if the agents requested documents or access to state facilities.
Homan called it what it is: sabotage.
Evers quickly released a three-minute video statement claiming the whole controversy is just “misinformation” fueled by “right-wing allies” and—of course—Elon Musk. Apparently, when all else fails, just blame Elon. But despite Evers’ attempts to play the victim card, the memo he issued is crystal clear. It directs public employees to obstruct ICE efforts and stonewall cooperation, even when federal law enforcement is acting under judicial authority.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers slams Border Czar Tom Homan for suggesting he could be prosecuted for issuing guidance that helps illegal aliens evade ICE arrest:
"We now have a federal government that will threaten or arrest an elected official – I am not afraid." pic.twitter.com/IK3evELt3F
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) May 3, 2025
The timing couldn’t be worse for Evers. His memo came out mere hours before Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for allegedly harboring an illegal alien, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, accused of a brutal assault. Dugan, according to reports, intentionally concealed Flores-Ruiz from immigration authorities and now faces felony charges that carry up to 10 years in prison.
Now that a judge has been arrested, let's see WI Gov Tony Evers arrested! pic.twitter.com/tRcK8q8BKY
— Tom Rolfson (@TRolfson) April 25, 2025
The parallels between Dugan’s actions and Evers’ instructions are striking—and troubling. Both instructed public servants to ignore federal law. Both appear to have enabled criminal aliens to evade justice. And both now face a reckoning.
Evers, for his part, insists he has “never encouraged or directed anyone to break any laws,” but the written guidance says otherwise. Telling state employees to deny access to ICE agents—even when they have a warrant—is not “ensuring compliance.” It’s obstruction. Period.
The Trump administration has made it clear: they’re not playing games. If Evers wants to test the limits of federal supremacy and immigration law, he may soon get a firsthand lesson—in court. And possibly in cuffs.