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Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 28, 2026

Oshkosh teacher arrested by ICE

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OSHKOSH, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) - An Oshkosh teacher arrested by ICE is in detention awaiting a possible deportation. Agents arrested Wendy Mendez in Milwaukee earlier this month. ICE claims she was allowed to come to the U.S.

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  1. We Are Green Bay

    Oshkosh middle school teacher detained by ICE, officials confirm (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - An Oshkosh Area School District teacher was placed on leave after she was taken into federal custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this October, officials confirm.

  2. We Are Green Bay

    From 'Employee of the Year' to Federal Custody: Friend alleges error behind Oshkosh teacher's ICE arrest (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Wendy Mendez, an Oshkosh Middle School Spanish teacher, was arrested by ICE. According to ICE, Mendez is originally from Costa Rica and was taken into custody on October 14 in Milwaukee.

  3. WI Proud

    Oshkosh teacher arrested by ICE (opens WI Proud)

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    OSHKOSH, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) - An Oshkosh teacher arrested by ICE is in detention awaiting a possible deportation. Agents arrested Wendy Mendez in Milwaukee earlier this month. ICE claims she was allowed to come to the U.S.

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